Park Road is in Heage, Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 2AB is located in the Heage & Ambergate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, Heage, Belper, DE56 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 2DF, DE56 2BS, DE56 2UT, DE56 2TE, DE56 2TD, DE56 2TG, DE56 2TF, DE56 2AE, DE56 2TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE56 2AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.6% | 34.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 36.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 6.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.2% | 36.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 39.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 14.7% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 27.1% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 22.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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% | 95.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 95.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Alport & South West Parishes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Alport & South West Parishes and the 110th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 Park Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,437 | 2025-04-07 | £222,437 |
| 229 Park Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-05 | £209,799 |
| 182 Park Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-13 | £225,846 |
| 140 Park Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-08-09 | £170,329 |
| 158 Park Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-07-22 | £235,311 |
DE56 2AB 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heage Primary School School Lane , Heage DE56 2AL | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Street Lane Primary School Street Lane , Denby DE5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 2,755 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 | 2,032 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Designs | 6A Eagle Street Heage Belper Derbyshire | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenman Inn | 215 Park Road Heage Belper Derbyshire | 1 yd | |
| Black Boy Inn | Old Road Heage Belper Derbyshire | 438 yd | |
| The Eagle Tavern | 94 Ripley Road Heage Belper Derbyshire | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas William OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 501 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 | 27.4% |
| 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 | 72.6% |
| Median download speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.