Postcode DE56 2BT is located in a rural town, within the Heage & Ambergate ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay is £52,442 per year. The nearest station is Ambergate, about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay has an average 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 26 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% 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 2BT.
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay near DE56 2BT 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Heage & Ambergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £385,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £240,000 | £256 |
| Terraced | 14 | £181,250 | £231 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,980 | £151,750 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £244,000 | £160,000 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £267,000 | £180,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £247,500 | £171,000 | £128,000 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £181,000 | £146,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £225,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £255,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £397,225 | £219,975 | £183,500 |
| 2024 | £368,250 | £245,000 | £200,500 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £235,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £238,750 | £182,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £193 | £174 |
| 2017 | £209 | £176 | £155 |
| 2018 | £224 | £194 | £222 |
| 2019 | £250 | £188 | £167 |
| 2020 | £248 | £208 | £201 |
| 2021 | £276 | £234 | £234 |
| 2022 | £279 | £295 | £261 |
| 2023 | £296 | £280 | £239 |
| 2024 | £298 | £293 | £263 |
| 2025 | £300 | £265 | £242 |
| 2026 | £285 | £259 | £253 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE56 2BT.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE56 2BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Village News | 117 Ripley Road, Belper, DE56 2HU | Walking directions to Village News |
| 0.5 mi | Fourways Stores | 257 Park Road, Belper, DE56 2AB | Walking directions to Fourways Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for DE56 2BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amina Sabeah Deen Burslem
Heage & Ambergate - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Lobley
Heage & Ambergate - Elected 4 May 2023
Linsey Farnsworth
Amber Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE56 2BT records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around DE56 2BT in Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay is £266,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to DE56 2BT, including Heage Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE56 2BT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,667 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering DE56 2BT is Linsey Farnsworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amina Sabeah Deen Burslem (Labour Party) and Paul Lobley (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.