Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

BELL LANE, DE4 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, DE4 2AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

276

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE4 2AU combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DE4 2AU is a safe, established residential area on Bell Lane, 0.3km from Puddle Hill in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Masson ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE4, DE4 2AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00099263 (shared with 10 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 DE4 2AU. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

DE4 2AU has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

Good65 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Bakehouse0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • A J Peach General Store0.6 km
  • The Fountain Store & Deli0.5 km
  • Study Farm0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Derwent Water Arms0.6 km
  • Old Bowling Green0.6 km
  • White Hart Inn0.6 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.5 km
  • The Eyre Arms0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Fountain Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Scarthin Books Of Cromford0.6 km
  • Coffee Shop & Restaurant0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Matlock Bath2.3 km
  • Matlock Station2.9 km
  • Cromford3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Uppertown Lane0.1 km
  • Abel Lane0.2 km
  • Abel Lane0.2 km
  • Town Head0.4 km
  • Town Head0.4 km