MERCIA CLOSE, DE65 5DR House Prices & Local Information

DE65 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Mercia Close, 0.8km from Hoonhay in Hatton (South Derbyshire). Administratively it sits within Hatton ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE65 5DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE65 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00100428 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.