Grendon Close is in Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 1UE is located in the Belper East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grendon Close, Belper, DE56 1UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 1FL, DE56 1UB, DE56 1UF, DE56 1FN, DE56 1UD, DE56 1TS, DE56 1FQ, DE56 1TR, DE56 1HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE56 1UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.6% | 37.4% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 50.2% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 55.5% | 50.9% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around DE56 1UE this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 7.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 40% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 96.4% | 98.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grendon Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Belper East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grendon Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Belper East and the 138th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Grendon Close, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2021-10-01 | £338,425 |
| 6 Grendon Close, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2019-07-09 | £244,361 |
| 2 Grendon Close, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-01-29 | £395,928 |
| 5 Grendon Close, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-01-24 | £495,629 |
| 2 Grendon Close, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-02-09 | £394,454 |
DE56 1UE 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 4,487 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 | 513 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock Road , DE56 2JD | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Row Primary School Long Row , DE56 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School Thornhill Avenue , DE56 1SH | 3out of 4 | 2,153 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 | 1,250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,593 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 | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Inn | 17 Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire | 879 yd | |
| Queens Head | 29 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire | 883 yd | |
| Thorn Tree | 21 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House | Shop Unit A2 Gregorys Way Belper Derbyshire | 552 yd | |
| Gurkha Express | 143A Nottingham Road Belper Derbyshire | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express 39 Gregorys Way Belper Derbyshire | 501 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Primary School LAUND NOOK | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Alton Manor THE PINFOLD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Whitemoor Recreation Ground WHITEMOOR LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.