Short Row is in Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 1DJ 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 Short Row, Belper, DE56 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 1DT, DE56 1DH, DE56 1DN, DE56 1DG, DE56 1DX, DE56 1DS, DE56 1DW, DE56 1DY, DE56 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE56 1DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 34.1% | 31.4% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 46.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 14% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 45.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 11.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 3.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 52.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 95.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.6% | 93.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short Row was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 332.5% higher than the Belper East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Short Row has the 5th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Belper East and the 49th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Short Row, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-29 | £153,113 |
| 38 Short Row, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-11 | £256,071 |
| 26 Short Row, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-26 | £123,960 |
| 29 Short Row, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-12-12 | £157,964 |
| 44 Short Row, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2020-12-16 | £248,853 |
DE56 1DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Row Primary School Long Row , DE56 1DR | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock Road , DE56 2JD | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School Thornhill Avenue , DE56 1SH | 3out of 4 | 1,675 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 | 1,825 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 4out of 4 | 5,084 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 | 4,147 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 | 335 yd | |
| River Garden Restaurant | 134 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 335 yd | |
| Hope For Belper | Belper Baptist Church Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 380 yd | |
| Olive | 8 The Courtyard Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 421 yd | |
| Josi | 18 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumours | 130 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 346 yd | |
| Bang In Belper | Ground Floor 56 - 58 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 362 yd | |
| Queens Head | 29 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire | 363 yd | |
| Thorn Tree | 21 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire | 363 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 117-119 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 53 Long Row | 168 yd | |
| Taj Of Belper | 60 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 335 yd | |
| Pizza Baker Express | 74 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 335 yd | |
| Pappas Pizza | 73 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 380 yd | |
| Dessertalicious | 67A Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Strutt Street Belper Derbyshire | 504 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Unit 2 Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire | 663 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fit Pit EAST MILL EAST MILL BRIDGE FOOT | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Belper Town Football Club (Silver X Stadium) BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Belper Meadows Sports Club BRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| St Johns Primary School LAUND NOOK | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Strutts Centre THE STRUTT CENTRE THE STRUTT CENTRE DERBY ROAD | 1,033 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 | 95.2% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.