Sycamore Croft is in Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 1SL is located in the Belper South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2007-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Croft, Belper, DE56 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 1QD, DE56 1SN, DE56 1SH, DE56 1RS, DE56 1SJ, DE56 1RR, DE56 1QE, DE56 1SR, DE56 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE56 1SL, 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 Sycamore Croft 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.
Sycamore Croft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sycamore Croft, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-10-01 | £270,065 |
| 3 Sycamore Croft, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-01-10 | £321,918 |
| 1 Sycamore Croft, Belper, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2017-09-22 | £296,292 |
| 2 Sycamore Croft, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2016-03-18 | £256,688 |
| 4 Sycamore Croft, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2016-02-19 | £270,467 |
DE56 1SL 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 | 275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Row Primary School Long Row , DE56 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock Road , DE56 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,738 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 | 1,450 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 4out of 4 | 4,168 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 | 2,773 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 | 334 yd | |
| Jaxx Q Club | Unit 5 16 Days Lane Belper Derbyshire | 929 yd | |
| Bengal Blues | 4 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 975 yd | |
| Number 28 Community Hall | 28 The Coppice Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 975 yd | |
| Josi | 18 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | Sandbed Lane Belper Derbyshire | 757 yd | |
| Nags Head | 5 High Pavement Belper Derbyshire | 917 yd | |
| Old Kings Head | Days Lane Belper Derbyshire | 930 yd | |
| The Angels Micro Pub | The Angels 29 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 975 yd | |
| Black Swan | 44 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | 99 Chestnut Avenue Cowhill Belper Derbyshire | 338 yd | |
| Big G Pizza & Kebab | 97 Chestnut Avenue Belper Derbyshire | 338 yd | |
| Gurkha Express | 143A Nottingham Road Belper Derbyshire | 874 yd | |
| Fresh Bite Pizzaria | 7 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 975 yd | |
| Oriental Villa | Oriental Villa Chinese Takeaway 6 Market Place Belper Derbyshire | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Strutt Street Belper Derbyshire | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Rec ALDER ROAD | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Bargate Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BARGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Belper Leisure Centre JOHN O'GAUNTS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.