Ward in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.033, -1.489 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 34 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01773 (Ripley) |
Belper North sits at the northern edge of Belper in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England. The ward includes residential streets rising away from the River Derwent and edges onto greenbelt countryside, with straightforward road links to Derby and Matlock and the Peak District within easy reach.
Although largely residential today, the area bears the imprint of the town’s industrial past linked to the Strutt family and nearby Strutt's North Mill, part of the Derwent Valley Mills heritage landscape. Local life mixes small shops, community groups and riverside walks, giving a semi-rural, village-like feel while serving commuters and long-standing local families alike.