Is DE65 5AR a safe place to live?

Yes, DE65 5AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE65 5AR?

The average property price in DE65 5AR is currently around £165k.

What is the population of DE65 5AR?

The population for the DE65 5AR area is approximately 300 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

BOGGY LANE, DE65 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOGGY LANE, DE65 5AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

300

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE65 5AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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8/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE65 5AR — age 42, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE65 5AR is a safe, established residential area on Boggy Lane, 0.5km from Church Broughton in South Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Hilton ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE65 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00100523 (shared with 21 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 DE65 5AR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 113,750

6 sales · Mean £ 129,083

Terraced

£ 175,000

5 sales · Mean £ 170,100

Semi-Detached

£ 319,975

2 sales · Mean £ 319,975

Detached

£ 517,500

1 sales · Mean £ 517,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

DE65 5AR has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Church Broughton CofE Primary School

Good85 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Holly Bush Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Tutbury & Hatton4.0 km
Willington10.3 km
Uttoxeter10.8 km

Bus Stops

Church0.2 km
Church0.2 km
Holly Bush Inn0.2 km
Holly Bush Inn0.2 km