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DE56 9GZ

Belper South

Amber Valley

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Detailed insights for DE56 9GZ

Overview

Postcode DE56 9GZ is located in an urban city, within the Belper South area of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Belper Town area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 South is £226,250 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Belper, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belper Parks.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Belper Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,655 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Belper Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from DE56 9GZ.

Flood risk

N/A

Belper Town near DE56 9GZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE56 9GZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Belper

N/A

Walking directions to Belper

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE56 9GZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBelper ParksLargeWalking directions to Belper Parks
0.4 miMemorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
1,336.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.74(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.1(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.56(-12%)
Other theft
4.54(-20%)
Public order
4.04(-42%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
90.45%
Other White
6
2.73%
Indian
5
2.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.82%
Irish
3
1.36%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
44.56%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.33%
No qualifications
16
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
35.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
32.46%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.95%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.75%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Belper South

Median price: £226,250
Price per sq ft: £279
Sales (last 12 months): 108
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £300K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £226,250 (about £279 per square foot) in Belper South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £900,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£395,050£324
Semi-Detached27£227,500£282
Terraced43£221,000£275
Flats16£144,000£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belper South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belper South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£130,000£168,750£158,500
2017£230,000£154,000£162,500£142,000
2018£304,500£142,500£178,000£179,250
2019£295,000£135,750£167,000£165,000
2020£308,750£149,750£195,000£153,000
2021£330,000£150,000£200,000£195,000
2022£325,000£142,500£230,000£206,950
2023£307,950£143,750£230,000£227,500
2024£307,000£132,250£245,000£216,475
2025£295,000£129,000£222,500£255,596
2026£480,000£146,500£269,000£221,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belper South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belper South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£228£179£180
2017£197£206£198£179
2018£241£196£193£213
2019£264£214£190£205
2020£250£226£224£231
2021£283£225£250£239
2022£295£232£264£273
2023£306£224£264£283
2024£336£210£300£280
2025£322£217£267£291
2026£314£223£282£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belper South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE56 9GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE56 9GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 20266, Derwent Vale, Belper, DE56 1UWTerracedFreehold£180,000
07 Nov 2025Rose Mount, 13, Prospect Drive, Belper, DE56 1UYDetachedFreehold£425,000
28 May 20266, Gibfield Lane, Belper, DE56 1WASemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
23 Apr 202628, Leighton Way, Belper, DE56 1SXTerracedFreehold£290,000
27 Nov 20257, Leighton Way, Belper, DE56 1SXTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the DE56 9GZ postcode area, located within Belper Town, there are 4 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 9GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryHerbert Strutt Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miPrimaryLong Row Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.9 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE56 9GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE56 9GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsChapel Street, Belper, DE56 1YAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAldiChapel Street, Belper, DE56 1ARWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIceland2 King Street, Belper, DE56 1PSWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodStrutt Street, Belper, DE56 1UNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miTodays Express31A King Street, Belper, DE56 1PXWalking directions to Todays Express

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 9GZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gez Kinsella

Belper South - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jamie Walls

Belper South - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jonathan Davies

Mid Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictAmber ValleyE07000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid DerbyshireE14001362
WardBelper SouthE05014694
ParishBelperE04002667
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Belper TownE02004038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Amber Valley 010CE01019417
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2026-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DE56 9GZ

Is DE56 9GZ (Belper Town) safe?

The area around DE56 9GZ records about 48 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DE56 9GZ?

The median sale price around DE56 9GZ in Belper South is £226,250 (about £279 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE56 9GZ?

There are 4 schools close to DE56 9GZ, including Herbert Strutt Primary School (Good), Long Row Primary School (Good) and St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DE56 9GZ?

The closest station to DE56 9GZ is Belper, about 735 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE56 9GZ?

DE56 9GZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,655 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE56 9GZ (Belper Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Derbyshire covering DE56 9GZ is Jonathan Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gez Kinsella (Green Party) and Jamie Walls (Green Party).