Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

THE PARK, DE4 2DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARK, DE4 2DE.

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

209

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE4 2DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DE4 2DE is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 72% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £975k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

DE4 2DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Park, 0.3km from Darley Dale in Darley Dale. Administratively it sits within Darley Dale ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE4, DE4 2DE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2DE are sourced from Output Area E00099189 (shared with 5 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 2DE. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 975,000

1 sales · Mean £ 975,000

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

DE4 2DE has low crime rates — 21 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 offences12
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Darley Dale Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School

Good66 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Coates Family Butchers Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • Local 4 U Convenience Store0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Palatine Restaurant (Project Dinner)0.5 km
  • Tall Trees Coffee Shop And Restaurant0.3 km
  • Barringtons0.5 km
  • The Sticky Fig0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Spar0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Darley Dale Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Canton Cuisine0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Grouse Inn0.9 km
  • The Plough Inn0.3 km
  • Square And Compass0.5 km
  • The Whitworth Centre0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Matlock Station3.4 km
  • Matlock3.6 km
  • Matlock Bath5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Underhall0.3 km
  • Underhall0.3 km
  • Whitworth Institute0.3 km
  • Whitworth Institute0.3 km
  • Whitworth Hotel0.4 km