High Wood Bank is in Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 0SP is located in the Belper South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Wood Bank, Belper, DE56 0SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 0AG, DE56 0SN, DE56 0JA, DE56 0QT, DE56 1ST, DE56 1SP, DE56 0TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE56 0SP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 52.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 47.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 35.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 49.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 57% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 42.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 99.6% | 98.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Wood Bank was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Belper East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Wood Bank has the 36th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Belper East and the 112th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 High Wood Bank, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-04-05 | £469,737 |
| 1 High Wood Bank, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-12-20 | £451,031 |
| 1 High Wood Bank, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2012-06-20 | £571,875 |
| 1 High Wood Bank, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-03-03 | £428,571 |
| 5 High Wood Bank, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2007-11-05 | £508,594 |
DE56 0SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Education | 34 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Strutt Primary School Thornhill Avenue , DE56 1SH | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Church of England Primary School Moorside Lane , Holbrook DE56 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milford Primary School Chevin Road , Milford DE56 0QH | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spot | The Spot 89 Chestnut Avenue Belper Derbyshire | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | Sandbed Lane Belper Derbyshire | 146 yd | |
| Holbrook Sports And Social Club | Holbrook Miners Welfare Shaw Lane Holbrook Belper Derbyshire | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | 99 Chestnut Avenue Cowhill Belper Derbyshire | 1,005 yd | |
| Big G Pizza & Kebab | 97 Chestnut Avenue Belper Derbyshire | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bargate Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BARGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Manor Rec ALDER ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Holbrook Miners Welfare SHAW LANE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.