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DE56 1DF

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Belper North

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Detailed insights for DE56 1DF

Overview

Postcode DE56 1DF is located in an urban city, within the Belper North area of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Belper Town area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belper Town is £46,261 per year. The median sale price in Belper North is £255,000 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,250 and £335,000. The nearest station is Belper, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belper Parks.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Belper Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,292 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Belper Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Belper Town is £46,261 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE56 1DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Belper Town near DE56 1DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Belper located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE56 1DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Belper

N/A

Walking directions to Belper

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE56 1DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBelper ParksLargeWalking directions to Belper Parks
0.4 miBelper River GardensSmallWalking directions to Belper River Gardens
0.2 miMemorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
3,834.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.94(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-60%)
Public order
6.08(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.08(-18%)
Other theft
3.65(-36%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
95.51%
Other White
5
2.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.22%
African
2
0.82%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
36.12%
No qualifications
60
26.43%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
47.41%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.83%
Other social rented
3
2.59%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Belper North

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £335K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Belper North area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £899,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belper North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£339,950£324
Semi-Detached22£271,000£306
Terraced23£225,000£317
Flats12£168,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belper North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belper North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£149,500£157,000£146,000
2017£245,000£136,000£175,000£158,500
2018£250,000£130,250£209,950£187,350
2019£230,000£132,000£192,000£160,000
2020£306,750£98,000£210,000£188,000
2021£312,000£115,000£221,000£186,750
2022£305,000£130,000£290,000£222,000
2023£347,000£133,500£238,500£243,250
2024£343,750£124,000£270,475£218,000
2025£349,975£165,000£273,500£232,475
2026£305,000£168,000£255,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belper North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belper North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£133£186£181
2017£226£203£205£196
2018£218£226£225£195
2019£280£218£196£205
2020£250£166£242£245
2021£287£203£261£265
2022£332£219£297£285
2023£297£206£275£286
2024£293£211£291£267
2025£315£256£296£323
2026£339£300£295£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belper North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belper North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE56 1DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE56 1DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202520, Charnwood Avenue, Belper, DE56 1EADetachedFreehold£425,000
17 Dec 202544, Short Row, Belper, DE56 1DJTerracedFreehold£235,000
10 Aug 202614, Primary Close, Belper, DE56 1FUDetachedFreehold£290,000
19 Sept 202516, Primary Close, Belper, DE56 1FUDetachedFreehold£299,950
18 Jun 20256, Primary Close, Belper, DE56 1FUDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the DE56 1DF postcode area, located within Belper Town, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DE56 1DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryLong Row Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary School and NurseryVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE56 1DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE56 1DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFishers Convenience Store30-32 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZWalking directions to Fishers Convenience Store
0.2 miTodays Express31A King Street, Belper, DE56 1PXWalking directions to Todays Express
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodStrutt Street, Belper, DE56 1UNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miMahason Lion GarageBridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AXWalking directions to Mahason Lion Garage
0.3 miIceland2 King Street, Belper, DE56 1PSWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE56 1DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Bellamy

Belper North - Elected 4 May 2023

Derbyshire Community Party

Emma Louise Monkman

Belper North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Jonathan Davies

Mid Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictAmber ValleyE07000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid DerbyshireE14001362
WardBelper NorthE05014693
ParishBelperE04002667
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Belper TownE02004038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Amber Valley 010BE01019415
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE56 1DF

Is DE56 1DF (Belper Town) safe?

The area around DE56 1DF records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near DE56 1DF?

The median sale price around DE56 1DF in Belper North is £255,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE56 1DF?

There are 5 schools close to DE56 1DF, including Long Row Primary School (Good), St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DE56 1DF?

The closest station to DE56 1DF is Belper, about 354 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE56 1DF?

DE56 1DF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE56 1DF (Belper Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Derbyshire covering DE56 1DF is Jonathan Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ben Bellamy (Derbyshire Community Party) and Emma Louise Monkman (Labour and Co-operative Party).