Postcode DE56 2BE is located in a rural town, within the Heage & Ambergate ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ripley West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ripley West is £47,920 per year. The nearest station is Ambergate located about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ripley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Ripley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ripley West is £47,920 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE56 2BE.
Ripley West near DE56 2BE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 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 | 26 | £368,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £244,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heage & Ambergate
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE56 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Village News | 117 Ripley Road, Belper, DE56 2HU | Walking directions to Village News |
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.