William Close Duffield, Amber Valley
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE56), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 630505.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £379,950 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- 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 G; Band D in Amber Valley costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Duffield, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Duffield Millennium Meadow, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 61 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 Appletree Medical Practice, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 62% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | £379,950 | £374,950 | £489,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2004 | 5 DE56 4HN | Detached | £374,950 | New build. |
| 7 May 2004 | 4 DE56 4HN | Detached | £375,000 | New build. |
| 19 Mar 2004 | 1 DE56 4HN | Detached | £489,950 | New build. |
| 25 Feb 2004 | 3 DE56 4HN | Detached | £385,950 | New build. |
| 19 Feb 2004 | 2 DE56 4HN | Detached | £379,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 195 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2003-2006 (3). 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 G (22% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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.
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 1 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 4HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE56 4HH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 61 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE56 4HH | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| DE56 4HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Duffield 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Belper 219,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Ambergate 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chadfield Road Duffield | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Garage Belper | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 21 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Appletree Medical Practice | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Duffield Pharmacy | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr A Marshall | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Babington Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Belper, Kilburn, Heage and Duffield Police SNT | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Duffield Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Duffield Millennium Meadow 5.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Green 1.7 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,890 m² | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Twelfth century tower keep castle, including sites of an eleventh century motte and bailey castle, an Anglian cemetery and a Romano-British settlement, a scheduled monument, 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Twelfth century tower keep castle, including sites of an eleventh century motte and bailey castle, an Anglian cemetery and a Romano-British settlement | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Duffield Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Duffield Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Windley Moated Manorial Complex | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Derwent Valley Mills | World Heritage Site | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snape Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Sowter's Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Sunny Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Serpentine Pond | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Kilburn Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Holme Nook | Island | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield the Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ecclesbourne School | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Milford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattenmakers Arms DE56 4EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Anthony Andrews Butchers DE56 4EU | Manufacturers/packers | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Busy Bees Derby Duffield DE56 4EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating DE56 4EU | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Meadow Vale Store DE56 4DG | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2023 |
| William Gilbert Endowed Church Of England Primary School DE56 4EB | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Meadow's Fish Bar DE56 4DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holloway Road (6); On or near The Croft (2); On or near Ecclesbourne Meadows (1); On or near Sefton Way (1); On or near Moulbourn Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 62% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Cedar Close · The Croft · Moulbourn Drive · Cornhill Close · Sefton Way · Tamworth Street · Ecclesbourne Meadows · Snake Lane · Philips Croft · The Pastures · Tamworth Terrace · Park Road
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.