DE65 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on Dee Close, 0.4km from Hargate Lodge in Hilton (South Derbyshire). Administratively it sits within Hilton ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE65 5BQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 20.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE65 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00174609 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEE CLOSE, DE65 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEE CLOSE, DE65 5BQ.
400
30
£ 52,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE65 5BQ combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£206k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE65 5BQ. The average age is 30.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 151,500
8 sales · Mean £ 159,437
Flat
£ 106,975
2 sales · Mean £ 106,975
Detached
£ 247,475
6 sales · Mean £ 254,574
Terraced
£ 164,500
2 sales · Mean £ 164,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE65 5BQ has low crime rates — 12 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
Hilton Spencer Academy
The Mease Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilton House Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hilton Harriers Football Club0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Hilton Fish Bar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hilton Stores (UK) Ltd1.0 km
- TLC Foods of Hanbury0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mandarin Chinese Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Don Amott Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Hargate Equestrian Limited0.5 km
- Jangala Softplay Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hilton Brook0.3 km
- Kings Head1.0 km
- Old Talbot0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tutbury & Hatton3.8 km
- Willington4.6 km
- Burton-On-Trent7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Foss Road0.0 km
- Foss Road0.1 km
- Washford Road0.2 km
- Bren Way0.2 km
- Bren Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE655BQ · Data under Open Government Licence