DE4 2AN is a safe, established residential area on Lime Grove, 0.6km from Churchtown in Darley Dale. Administratively it sits within Darley Dale ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE4 2AN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00099188 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME GROVE, DE4 2AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME GROVE, DE4 2AN.
280
36
£ 0 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE4 2AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in DE4 2AN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE4 2AN. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE4 2AN has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Darley Dale Primary School
South Darley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Coates Family Butchers Ltd0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- Local 4 U Convenience Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Church Inn0.5 km
- Square And Compass0.5 km
- The Whitworth Centre0.5 km
- Grouse Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Palatine Restaurant (Project Dinner)0.5 km
- Tall Trees Coffee Shop And Restaurant0.8 km
- Barringtons0.5 km
- The Sticky Fig0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Darley Dale Fish Bar0.2 km
- Canton Cuisine0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Station3.8 km
- Matlock4.1 km
- Matlock Bath5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Walk0.2 km
- Broad Walk0.2 km
- The Butts0.3 km
- The Butts0.3 km
- Grouse Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE42AN · Data under Open Government Licence