Postcode.Page

Postcode District

DE56

BELPER

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

View summary

DE56 is the postcode district for BELPER, located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £311,649
1yr change ▼ 4.8%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
BUS
Average House Price

£311,649

▼ 4.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

266 Mbps

Property Prices in DE56

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE56 is £311,649, which is 8% above the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE56 cost 8.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE56 have fallen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Explore Derbyshire postcodes or read the Derbyshire house prices guide →

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £430,588 682
Semi-detached £261,154 562
Terraced £213,813 528
Flat £164,620 100
All types £311,649 1955

5-Year Price History

£306K £310K £314K £317K £321K 2023 2024 2025

Looking to buy in DE56?

Compare mortgage rates for a £249K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in DE56

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE56 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

See how DE56 compares: safest areas in England & Wales →

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

Protect your home in DE56

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in DE56

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE56 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

How Ofsted ratings affect house prices →

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Duffield the Meadows Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Long Row Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ambergate Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Pottery Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

130,451

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE56 are 266.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 88% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

How broadband speeds affect house prices →

266.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE56 is collected by Amber Valley. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

DE

DE56 — BELPER

Area Summary

DE56 (BELPER) offers property prices near the national average (£311,649), low crime (66% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (266 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in DE56 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Frequently Asked Questions about DE56 BELPER

What is the average house price in DE56 BELPER?
The average house price in DE56 (BELPER) is £311,649, based on 1955 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.8% over the past year.
Is DE56 BELPER a safe area to live?
Crime in DE56 is significantly below the national average (27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE56 BELPER?
The population of DE56 (BELPER) is approximately 130,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE56?
The average broadband download speed in DE56 is 266 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE56 BELPER?
There are 19 schools in or near DE56. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

DE55

ALFRETON

£280K

▼ 13.2% YoY

Compare DE56 with nearby areas

DE56 vs DE55

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices

See how property prices compare across England and Wales.

Read guide →

Derbyshire House Prices

Explore average prices, trends, and postcode breakdowns across Derbyshire.

Read guide →

Safest Areas in England & Wales

Ranked by crime rate — find the lowest-crime places to live.

Read guide →