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.
MAIN STREET, DE4 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, DE4 2BU.
385
51
£ 38,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Elton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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Postcode Profile: DE42BU · Data under Open Government Licence