Postcode DE56 2EQ is located in a rural village, within the Heage & Ambergate area 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 median sale price in Heage & Ambergate is £240,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £309,125. The nearest station is Ambergate, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,329 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least 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 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 2EQ.
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay near DE56 2EQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ambergate | N/A | Walking directions to Ambergate |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Heage & Ambergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £399,995 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £238,750 | £302 |
| Terraced | 19 | £180,000 | £253 |
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 | £397,500 | £232,500 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £387,498 | £240,000 | £181,250 |
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 | £299 | £261 | £244 |
| 2026 | £303 | £304 | £256 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE56 2EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 73, Newbridge Road, Belper, DE56 2GS | Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 24, Malthouse Lane, Belper, DE56 2AS | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 19, Spanker Lane, Belper, DE56 2AT | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | The Bungalow, 9, Spanker Lane, Belper, DE56 2AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the DE56 2EQ postcode area, located within Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ambergate Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Heage Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2021. |
Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE56 2EQ, 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 2EQ 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around DE56 2EQ in Heage & Ambergate is £240,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DE56 2EQ, including Ambergate Primary School (Good) and Heage Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DE56 2EQ is Ambergate, about 1,117 m away.
DE56 2EQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,329 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 2EQ 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).