Schoolhouse Hill is in Heage, Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 2BB 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 Schoolhouse Hill, Heage, Belper, DE56 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 2BD, DE56 2BA, DE56 2BX, DE56 2BN, DE56 2BJ, DE56 2BE, DE56 2BF, DE56 2BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE56 2BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE56 2BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 23.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 56.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 30.9% | 12% | -18.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 22.4% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 32.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.4% | 96.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Schoolhouse Hill was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Alport & South West Parishes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Schoolhouse Hill has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Alport & South West Parishes and the 76th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Schoolhouse Hill, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2024-02-28 | £263,050 |
| 107 Schoolhouse Hill, Belper, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2024-02-28 | £250,285 |
| 115 Schoolhouse Hill, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-01-12 | £349,125 |
| 115B Schoolhouse Hill, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-20 | £383,023 |
| 93 Schoolhouse Hill, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £378,500 | 2021-09-28 | £458,920 |
DE56 2BB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE56 2BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,983 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 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambergate Primary School Toadmoor Lane , Ambergate DE56 2GN | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Laund Nook , DE56 1GY | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pottery Primary School Kilbourne Road , DE56 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Street Lane Primary School Street Lane , Denby DE5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,836 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 | 2,586 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 5,153 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 | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Boy Inn | Old Road Heage Belper Derbyshire | 260 yd | |
| The Greenman Inn | 215 Park Road Heage Belper Derbyshire | 694 yd | |
| The Eagle Tavern | 94 Ripley Road Heage Belper Derbyshire | 762 yd | |
| The Spanker Inn | Spanker Lane Nether Heage Belper Derbyshire | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas William OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Heage Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 525 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 | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.