DE4 2BB is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Slaley in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Masson ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE4, DE4 2BB 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 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £533k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00099264 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE4 2BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE4 2BB.
219
51
£ 38,500 /yr
45%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE4 2BB combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£533k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £533k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE4 2BB. The average age is 50.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
3 sales · Mean £ 411,666
Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
school Local Schools
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Fountain Store & Deli0.9 km
- The Bakehouse0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- Study Farm0.7 km
- A J Peach General Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Kings Head Public House0.9 km
- The Barley Mow0.6 km
- Derwent Water Arms0.7 km
- The Holly Bush Public House0.7 km
- The Eyre Arms0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Fountain Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Coffee Shop & Restaurant0.7 km
- Scarthin Books Of Cromford0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cascades Garden Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Fish And Chip Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Bath2.5 km
- Cromford2.9 km
- Matlock Station3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE42BB · Data under Open Government Licence