Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

MAIN STREET, DE4 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, DE4 2BU.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE4 2BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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 2BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £355k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £355k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DE4 2BU is a sought-after residential area on Main Street, 1.2km from Oddo in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Winster and South Darley ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE4, DE4 2BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 DE4 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00099328 (shared with 19 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 2BU. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 186,500

2 sales · Mean £ 186,500

Detached

£ 481,000

1 sales · Mean £ 481,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

DE4 2BU has low crime rates — 10 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 arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Elton CofE Primary School

Good29 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Duke Of York Public House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Matlock Station7.1 km
  • Matlock Bath7.6 km
  • Matlock7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Hall0.1 km
  • East End0.1 km
  • Old Hall0.1 km
  • East End0.1 km
  • Duke Of York0.4 km