BelperDE56
Amber Valley · East Midlands
# Belper (DE56) Property Market Analysis Belper's trajectory score of 51.1/100 places it in the 56th percentile nationally, indicating moderate momentum within East Midlands residential markets. The postcode district has demonstrated rental growth of 6.1% compound annual growth rate over five years, outpacing capital appreciation at 4.1% CAGR. Population growth remains marginal at 0.1% over the same period, suggesting limited demand pressure from demographic expansion. The area is classified as pre-cursor stage gentrification, indicating early-stage development characteristics before broader regeneration patterns typically emerge. These dynamics indicate rental yields may currently exceed capital growth expectations, relevant for investors prioritising income generation over medium-term appreciation in this market segment.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Belper · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
117 planning applications submitted in DE56 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes proposing 2 homes, 4 change of use, 6 demolition.
- This application is to remove a Leylandii situated in very close proximity to 2 dwellings within the Milford and Belper Conservation area. The crown of the tree is covering the majority of both back gardens. The occupier of 9 Field Row would like to remove this tree and replace with something more suitable.Jan 2026 · pending
- Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of new dwellingApr 2026 · pending
- Change of use and conversion of redundant Grade 2 Listed public house to form a new single dwelling with ancillary garage. (may affect the setting of a listed building)Feb 2026 · pending
Belper (DE56) common questions
Is Belper up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Belper (DE56) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 42% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Belper safe?
Belper has a safety score of 56/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Belper?
The average property price in Belper (DE56) is £202k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Belper?
The median monthly rent in Belper (DE56) is £825 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Belper?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ripley (DE5), Heanor (DE75), Alfreton (DE55), Matlock (DE4), Nottingham (NG16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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