Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE56 4GY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.8%	-1.0%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	47.2%	48.2%	1.0%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 4GY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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	14.9%	18.5%	3.6%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	64.6%	-2.8%	44.2%	20.4%
Separated	2.5%	1.6%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.2%	7.5%	1.3%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	9.1%	7.9%	-1.2%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

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 (88.7%) 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	54.1%	52.5%	-1.6%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	33.8%	36.2%	2.4%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	10.2%	8.6%	-1.6%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	2%	2.1%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 4GY this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.8%	7.8%	-5.0%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	6.3%	-2.0%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	10.6%	-8.4%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.1%	0.2%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	13.7%	6.3%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	45.9%	55.3%	9.4%	33.8%	21.5%
Other	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.6%
Other Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	94.8%	-2.2%	81.4%	13.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% 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	93.8%	92.6%	-1.2%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	3.4%	-0.2%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	92.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	0%	-6.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	55.5%	46.2%	9.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Wirksworth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wirksworth Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Alport & South West Parishes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wirksworth Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Alport & South West Parishes and the 99th 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 fallen by about -24.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DE56 4GY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wirksworth Road are based on 159 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Amber Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE56 4GY

Average Price
£695,339

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£693,878

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£720,171

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wirksworth Road

Average Price
£671,007

Semi-Detached
£251,300

Terraced
£220,362

Detached
£791,701

Flats/Maisonettes
£196,721

Other
£552,779

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wirksworth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
87 Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£900,000	2023-01-18	£945,000
The Sycamores Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building	£692,500	2022-02-04	£726,725
The Sycamores Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-02-26	£303,595
111 Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£578,000	2019-06-21	£791,265
87 Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£377,500	2019-05-13	£520,177

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE56 4GY

Employment

DE56 4GY 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 4GY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Education	19
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Duffield the Meadows Primary School Park Road , Duffield DE56 4GT	3out of 4	163 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Duffield DE56 4EB	4out of 4	852 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Curzon CofE Primary School Church Road , Quarndon DE22 5JA	3out of 4	2,439 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Primary School Chevin Road , Milford DE56 0QH	3out of 4	2,556 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Eaton Primary School Alfreton Road , Little Eaton DE21 5AB	3out of 4	3,388 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS	4out of 4	549 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW	2out of 4	3,733 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD	3out of 4	5,143 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE	3out of 4	3,356 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW	- not rated	4,770 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF	- not rated	5,338 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Viceroy	2B Tamworth Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	638 yd
Kale And Corn Ltd	16 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	701 yd
Coco's	33 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	704 yd
Riverside Duffield	16A Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	714 yd
Sanchini's	11 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	735 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pattenmakers Arms	4 Crown Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	641 yd
The White Hart	36 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	668 yd
Duffield Club	13 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	701 yd
Duffield Squash And Tennis Club	23 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	701 yd
Kings Head	1 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	701 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duffield Balti And Grill	Duffield Balti Duffield Belper Derbyshire	274 yd
Royal Garden	27 New Zealand Lane Duffield Belper Derbyshire	274 yd
Duffield Fish And Chips	26 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	701 yd
Birds Bakery	4 Eyes Court Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire	701 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative	40 - 42 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire		668 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Duffield Meadows Primary School PARK ROAD	grass pitches	222 yd
Ecclesbourne School Grass Pitches MEADOW VALE	grass pitches	423 yd
Ecclesbourne School WIRKSWORTH ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	453 yd
Grays Recreation Ground 41B 41B HOLLOWAY ROAD	grass pitches	464 yd
Duffield Squash Club Town Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	704 yd
Eyes Meadow DUFFIELD CRICKET CLUB DUFFIELD CRICKET CLUB DONALD HAWLEY WAY	grass pitches	1,031 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	76.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	76.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	76.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.