DE4 2AW is a safe, established residential area on Uppertown, 0.4km from Town Head in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Masson ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, DE4 2AW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £650k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00099263 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPERTOWN, DE4 2AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTOWN, DE4 2AW.
276
48
£ 38,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE4 2AW's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £650k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE4 2AW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 562,500
4 sales · Mean £ 525,000
Terraced
£ 172,475
1 sales · Mean £ 172,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE4 2AW 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.
school Local Schools
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Bakehouse0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- A J Peach General Store0.6 km
- The Fountain Store & Deli0.6 km
- Study Farm0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Derwent Water Arms0.6 km
- Old Bowling Green0.6 km
- White Hart Inn0.6 km
- Kings Head Public House0.6 km
- The Eyre Arms0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Fountain Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Scarthin Books Of Cromford0.6 km
- Coffee Shop & Restaurant0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
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 Lane0.1 km
- Abel Lane0.2 km
- Town Head0.4 km
- Town Head0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE42AW · Data under Open Government Licence