S32 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on The Dale, 0.6km from Hathersage in Hathersage. Administratively it sits within Hathersage and Eyam ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S32, S32 1AQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 6.3% 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 S32 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00099235 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DALE, S32 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DALE, S32 1AQ.
232
49
£ 45,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S32 1AQ 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S32 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £375k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £375k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S32 1AQ. The average age is 48.9. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 366,200
Detached
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 446,666
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S32 1AQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Hathersage Bakery0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Harringtons Butchers & Deli0.7 km
- Peak Fruit0.5 km
- Hathersage Service Station0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Little John Hotel0.6 km
- Scotsmans Pack Public House0.2 km
- Hathersage Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- George Hotel0.5 km
- Maazi0.5 km
- Cintra's Tea Room0.5 km
- Sanghams Balti House0.5 km
- The Outside Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Hathersage Fish And Chips0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hathersage Youth Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hathersage0.8 km
- Bamford2.9 km
- Grindleford3.3 km
Bus Stops
- School0.2 km
- School0.2 km
- Crossland Road0.3 km
- Crossland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S321AQ · Data under Open Government Licence