DE4 2AZ is a safe, established residential area on Arter Hill, 0.1km from Bonsall in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Masson ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00099263 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARTER HILL, DE4 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARTER HILL, DE4 2AZ.
276
48
£ 38,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE4 2AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £232k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE4 2AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,650
1 sales · Mean £ 232,650
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE4 2AZ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Bakehouse0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- A J Peach General Store0.8 km
- The Fountain Store & Deli0.3 km
- Study Farm0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Derwent Water Arms0.8 km
- Old Bowling Green0.8 km
- White Hart Inn0.8 km
- Kings Head Public House0.3 km
- The Eyre Arms0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cascades Garden Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Fountain Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Play Mill0.9 km
- Scarthin Books Of Cromford0.8 km
- Woodside Cafe0.9 km
- Coffee Shop & Restaurant0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Fish And Chip Shop0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Bath2.0 km
- Cromford2.7 km
- Matlock Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fountain0.3 km
- Fountain0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
- Uppertown Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE42AZ · Data under Open Government Licence