Field Lane is in Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 1DE is located in the Belper North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Field Lane, Belper, DE56 1DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 1BD, DE56 1UA, DE56 1AZ, DE56 1DQ, DE56 1AX, DE56 1BA, DE56 1HE, DE56 1DP, DE56 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE56 1DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.2% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 44.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 43.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 34.9% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.1% | 15% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 41.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.8% | 97.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Lane was 75.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.1% higher than the Belper East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Field Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Belper East and the 138th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Field Lane, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-09-06 | £538,596 |
| 1 Field Lane, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-19 | £174,530 |
| Ada Belfield House Field Lane, Belper, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2021-12-07 | £802,549 |
| 4 Field Lane, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-13 | £137,335 |
| 12 Field Lane, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-01-15 | £193,153 |
DE56 1DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE56 1DE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE56 1DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Row Primary School Long Row , DE56 1DR | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock Road , DE56 2JD | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School Thornhill Avenue , DE56 1SH | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,082 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 4out of 4 | 4,864 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 | 4,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaichi | 84 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 131 yd | |
| River Garden Restaurant | 134 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 131 yd | |
| The Lion Hotel | Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 144 yd | |
| Hope For Belper | Belper Baptist Church Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 153 yd | |
| Dot-teas Emporium | 99 - 101 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang In Belper | Ground Floor 56 - 58 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 58 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 117-119 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 153 yd | |
| Brettles Bistro C/o Belper Town Football Club | Belper Meadows Sports Club Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 153 yd | |
| The Devonshire | 71 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 153 yd | |
| Rumours | 130 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessertalicious | 67A Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 81 yd | |
| Taj Of Belper | 60 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 131 yd | |
| Pizza Baker Express | 74 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 131 yd | |
| Niks Signature | 18 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 144 yd | |
| Pappas Pizza | 73 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Strutt Street Belper Derbyshire | 389 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Unit 2 Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire | 414 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belper Town Football Club (Silver X Stadium) BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Belper Meadows Sports Club BRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 383 yd |
| The Fit Pit EAST MILL EAST MILL BRIDGE FOOT | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Strutts Centre THE STRUTT CENTRE THE STRUTT CENTRE DERBY ROAD | 802 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.