Ashop Road is in Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 0DP is located in the Belper East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashop Road, Belper, DE56 0DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 0EL, DE56 0EQ, DE56 0EA, DE56 0DS, DE56 0DN, DE56 0DW, DE56 0EE, DE56 0EN, DE56 0EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE56 0DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE56 0DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 27.8% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 54.5% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 50% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 8.7% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 35.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashop Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% higher than the Belper East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashop Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Belper East and the 184th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Ashop Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-09-12 | £423,556 |
| 36 Ashop Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £234,995 | 2023-09-29 | £260,005 |
| 44 Ashop Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £236,500 | 2021-03-04 | £290,439 |
| 15 Ashop Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2020-12-04 | £401,068 |
| 7 Ashop Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-03-01 | £458,333 |
DE56 0DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Street Lane Primary School Street Lane , Denby DE5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School Thornhill Avenue , DE56 1SH | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock Road , DE56 2JD | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre John O'Gaunts Way , DE56 0DA | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | 3out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaillant Industrial Group | Vaillant Ltd Nottingham Road Belper Derbyshire | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Inn | 17 Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire | 732 yd | |
| Belper Sports Centre Services | Belper Leisure Centre Kilbourne Road Belper Derbyshire | 786 yd | |
| Black Bulls Head | 2 Kilburn Lane Openwoodgate Belper Derbyshire | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Takeaway | 106 Kilbourne Road Belper Derbyshire | 726 yd | |
| Full House | Shop Unit A2 Gregorys Way Belper Derbyshire | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire | 732 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express 39 Gregorys Way Belper Derbyshire | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belper School BELPER SPORTS CENTRE BELPER SPORTS CENTRE JOHN O' GAUNTS WAY | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Alton Manor THE PINFOLD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Whitemoor Recreation Ground WHITEMOOR LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Belper Leisure Centre JOHN O'GAUNTS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 952 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 42.4% |
| Median download speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.