DE65 5BS is a sought-after residential area on Rhodeswood Close, 0.9km from Hargate Lodge in Hilton (South Derbyshire). Administratively it sits within Hilton ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE65 5BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00180344 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RHODESWOOD CLOSE, DE65 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHODESWOOD CLOSE, DE65 5BS.
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£ 52,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE65 5BS 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE65 5BS combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£240k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £240k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE65 5BS. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,497
10 sales · Mean £ 205,899
Detached
£ 257,500
4 sales · Mean £ 261,248
Terraced
£ 155,875
4 sales · Mean £ 155,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DE65 5BS has low crime rates — 11 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
The Mease Spencer Academy
Hilton Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Hilton Harriers Football Club0.6 km
- Hilton Fish Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hilton Brook0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tutbury & Hatton3.7 km
- Willington4.4 km
- Burton-On-Trent6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Washford Road0.4 km
- Washford Road0.4 km
- Nene Way0.5 km
- Nene Way0.5 km
- Foss Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE655BS · Data under Open Government Licence