Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

THE DALE, DE4 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DALE, DE4 2AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

276

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE4 2AY — age 48, 87% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE4 2AY is a safe, established residential area on The Dale, 0.1km from Puddle Hill in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Masson ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE4, DE4 2AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00099263 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE4 2AY. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Detached

£ 302,100

2 sales · Mean £ 302,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE4 2AY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

Good65 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Bakehouse0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • A J Peach General Store0.6 km
  • The Fountain Store & Deli0.5 km
  • Study Farm0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Derwent Water Arms0.6 km
  • Old Bowling Green0.6 km
  • White Hart Inn0.6 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.5 km
  • The Eyre Arms0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cascades Garden Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Fountain Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Scarthin Books Of Cromford0.6 km
  • Coffee Shop & Restaurant0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Matlock Bath2.3 km
  • Cromford3.0 km
  • Matlock Station3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Uppertown Lane0.3 km
  • Abel Lane0.4 km
  • Abel Lane0.5 km