Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

SMITHY MEADOWS, S32 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHY MEADOWS, S32 1DB.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S32 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.

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

S32 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Smithy Meadows, 0.3km from Hathersage in Hathersage. Administratively it sits within Hathersage and Eyam ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S32 1DB is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 13.4% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00099234 (shared with 35 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 S32 1DB. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S32 1DB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary13
Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good143 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Harringtons Butchers & Deli0.4 km
  • Peak Fruit0.2 km
  • Coleman's Deli0.2 km
  • Hathersage Service Station0.3 km
  • Hathersage Bakery0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • George Hotel0.2 km
  • Maazi0.2 km
  • Cintra's Tea Room0.2 km
  • Sanghams Balti House0.2 km
  • The Outside Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hathersage Fish And Chips0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Scotsmans Pack Public House0.2 km
  • Hathersage Social Club0.3 km
  • Little John Hotel0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hathersage Youth Hostel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hathersage0.5 km
  • Bamford2.7 km
  • Grindleford3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossland Road0.1 km
  • Crossland Road0.1 km
  • School0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Bank House0.2 km