Montpelier Road is in Ambergate, Belper and in Amber Valley district. DE56 2GU 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 Montpelier Road, Ambergate, Belper, DE56 2GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE56 2GW, DE56 2GT, DE56 2GR, DE56 2GP, DE56 2GN, DE56 2GQ, DE56 2EJ, DE56 2GL, DE56 2GX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE56 2GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.9% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.1% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2GU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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 | 15.6% | 14.7% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 69% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 46% | 44.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 38.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 13% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 46.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98% | 96.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 96.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montpelier Road was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Alport & South West Parishes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Montpelier Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Alport & South West Parishes and the 191st highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Montpelier Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-10-27 | £458,162 |
| 15 Montpelier Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-16 | £379,470 |
| 11 Montpelier Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2021-09-21 | £347,607 |
| 9 Montpelier Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-07-25 | £369,622 |
| 13 Montpelier Road, Belper, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-12-19 | £300,421 |
DE56 2GU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE56 2GU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambergate Primary School Toadmoor Lane , Ambergate DE56 2GN | 3out of 4 | 84 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School Church Street , Fritchley DE56 2FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heage Primary School School Lane , Heage DE56 2AL | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crich Junior School School Lane , Crich DE4 5DF | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock Road , DE56 2JD | 4out of 4 | 3,326 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 | 4,196 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwasley Hall School Higg Lane , Alderwasley DE56 2SR | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House | 68 Derby Road Ambergate Belper Derbyshire | 509 yd | |
| Anila | 1331 Matlock Road Ambergate Belper Derbyshire | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurt Arms Hotel | Derby Road Ambergate Belper Derbyshire | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambergate Chip Shop | Toadmoor Lane Ambergate Belper Derbyshire | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ambergate Sports & Social Club (Closed) Matlock Road (A6) | grass pitches | 729 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 | 30.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 33.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 33.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.