Postcode report
Is DE56 4AE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DE56 4AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE56 4AE is a postcode in Duffield & Quarndon, Amber Valley, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE56 4AE, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE56 4AE are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE56 4AE is based on Amber Valley 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,420 residents, 116 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DE56 4AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE56 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 46 rolling sales, down 4.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near DE56 4AE, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including holiday clubs (1), music (1). Closest examples include Football Fun Factory (Belper Town Football Club) (at Belper Town Football Club, Raygar Stadium, Christchurch Meadows,Bridge Street, ages 5-12, 2.2 km) and Twistin Tots Golden (at Holbrook Hall Care Home, Makeney Road, Holbrook, ages 0-10, 3.0 km). 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE56 4AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DE56 4AE; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DE56 4AE
Is DE56 4AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE56 4AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What kids clubs and activities are near DE56 4AE?
Near DE56 4AE, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including holiday clubs (1), music (1). Closest examples include Football Fun Factory (Belper Town Football Club) (at Belper Town Football Club, Raygar Stadium, Christchurch Meadows,Bridge Street, ages 5-12, 2.2 km) and Twistin Tots Golden (at Holbrook Hall Care Home, Makeney Road, Holbrook, ages 0-10, 3.0 km). 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for DE56 4AE?
LocaleIQ matched DE56 4AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE56 4AE?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE56 4AE?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.