Smithfield View Close Belper, Amber Valley
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE56), about 50 m long. USRN 630886.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Amber Valley costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 25% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Belper, about 90 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Belper Memorial Garden, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Riversdale Surgery, about 260 m away.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 202 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2014 (2); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Amber Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,408 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,605 | £1,873 | £2,140 | £2,408 | £2,943 | £3,478 | £4,013 | £4,815 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (46% of about 1,320 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Belper and Milford (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Belper Police Station Field Lane Belper: up to 13 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Ada Bellfield House, Belper: up to 7 homes (230 m)
- Labour Club Lander Lane Belper: up to 13 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Lander Lane, Belper: up to 13 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Former Fuchs Site, Derby Road, Belper: up to 16 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Derwent Street, Belper: up to 114 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Derwent Street Belper: up to 107 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE56 1QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE56 1PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 72 m and 75 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE56 1PX | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| DE56 1QF | 100% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Belper 219,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 90 m |
| Duffield 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Ambergate 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Street Belper | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Garage Belper | 230 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coppice Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riversdale Surgery | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Belper Dental Practice | 90 m |
| Hospital | Babington Hospital | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Belper, Kilburn, Heage and Duffield Police SNT | 250 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-op - Belper | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belper Memorial Garden 3,650 m² | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Park 18 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,320 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mills occupied by George Brettle and Company Limited (that part along the Chapel Street frontage, bounded on the north by the 1834 building, including northern rear wing, and, on the south, by the recessed, single storey red brick building), a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m south-west. 133 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mills occupied by George Brettle and Company Limited (that part along the Chapel Street frontage, bounded on the north by the 1834 building, including northern rear wing, and, on the south, by the recessed, single storey red brick building) | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-west |
| Unitarian Chapel and Chapel Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north |
| Road archway and footbridge (includes offices forming south part of block in east side of archway) | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| North Mill | Listed building, Grade I | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| River Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Derwent Valley Mills | World Heritage Site | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Belper Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swinney Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Chevin Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Swainsley Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Pinchom's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Kilburn Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Lower Slades | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Amber Valley: see them on the Amber Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Row Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pottery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oh So Sweet DE56 1PZ | Retailers - other | 20 m | 4 Good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| G O Cooper & Son (Closing 28.11.2026) DE56 1PZ | Manufacturers/packers | 20 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Oxfam DE56 1PZ | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| Domino's Pizza DE56 1PZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Birds DE56 1PX | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| King Street Fish Bar DE56 1PX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Poundland DE56 1PX | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Greggs DE56 1FX | Retailers - other | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nourish At No 44 DE56 1PL | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Greggs DE56 1PL | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Dollys DE56 1PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe G DE56 1PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| The Royal British Legion (Belper) Club Ltd DE56 1UN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Central England Co-operative DE56 1UN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Praan Indian Restaurant DE56 1UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 |
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near King Street (33); On or near Parking Area (31); On or near Shopping Area (22); On or near Strutt Street (21); On or near Petrol Station (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Albert Street · Strutt Street · Cheapside · The Hutfall · Midland View · Market Place · Green Lane · Queen Street · King Street · Market Place · Church Street · St Laurence Gardens
All the streets in DE56 and across Amber Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.