Malthouse Drive is in Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 1RU is located in the Belper East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malthouse Drive, Belper, DE56 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 1JL, DE56 1JU, DE56 1JW, DE56 1JQ, DE56 1GR, DE56 1JS, DE56 1HN, DE56 1HA, DE56 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE56 1RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.6% | 54.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 33.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 48.2% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 45% | 43.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 15.8% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 30.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 99.2% | 95.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 95.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malthouse Drive was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Belper East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malthouse Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Belper East and the 39th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% 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 Malthouse Drive, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-01-12 | £206,600 |
| 24 Malthouse Drive, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-12-20 | £244,220 |
| 17 Malthouse Drive, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-12-01 | £296,073 |
| 7 Malthouse Drive, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-12-16 | £187,062 |
| 22 Malthouse Drive, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-02-15 | £191,296 |
DE56 1RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 4,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock Road , DE56 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School Thornhill Avenue , DE56 1SH | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Row Primary School Long Row , DE56 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community 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 | 745 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 4out of 4 | 5,253 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 | 3,712 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 | 261 yd | |
| Josi | 18 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 971 yd | |
| Olive | 8 The Courtyard Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 1,019 yd | |
| Bengal Blues | 4 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 1,019 yd | |
| Number 28 Community Hall | 28 The Coppice Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belper Sports Centre Services | Belper Leisure Centre Kilbourne Road Belper Derbyshire | 468 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | 17 Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire | 475 yd | |
| Grapes Inn Public House | 66 High Street Belper Derbyshire | 755 yd | |
| Queens Head | 29 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire | 786 yd | |
| Thorn Tree | 21 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Express | 143A Nottingham Road Belper Derbyshire | 407 yd | |
| Full House | Shop Unit A2 Gregorys Way Belper Derbyshire | 601 yd | |
| Golden Gate Takeaway | 106 Kilbourne Road Belper Derbyshire | 663 yd | |
| Fresh Bite Pizzaria | 7 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 1,019 yd | |
| Oriental Villa | Oriental Villa Chinese Takeaway 6 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire | 475 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express 39 Gregorys Way Belper Derbyshire | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belper Leisure Centre JOHN O'GAUNTS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| St Johns Primary School LAUND NOOK | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Whitemoor Recreation Ground WHITEMOOR LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Belper School BELPER SPORTS CENTRE BELPER SPORTS CENTRE JOHN O' GAUNTS WAY | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Alton Manor THE PINFOLD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Manor Rec ALDER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.0% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.