Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

UPPER TOWN LANE, DE4 2BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER TOWN LANE, DE4 2BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

330

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE4 2BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DE4 2BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 34.0% year-on-year.

home £232,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE4 2BJ is a safe, established residential area on Upper Town Lane, 0.2km from Birchover in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Stanton ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 34.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00099315 (shared with 11 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 2BJ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Terraced

£ 240,000

2 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Detached

£ 252,500

2 sales · Mean £ 252,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DE4 2BJ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Winster CofE Primary School

Good26 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion Inn0.1 km
  • Druid Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Matlock Station6.0 km
  • Matlock6.5 km
  • Matlock Bath6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.1 km
  • The Green0.2 km