Postcode DE56 2AX is located in a rural village, within the Heage & Ambergate ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay is £52,442 per year. The nearest station is Ambergate located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay is £52,442 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE56 2AX.
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay near DE56 2AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ambergate located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Heage & Ambergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £366,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £244,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heage & Ambergate
In the DE56 2AX postcode area, located within Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Heage Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Ambergate Primary School | Community school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.