Is DE65 5AH a safe place to live?

Yes, DE65 5AH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DE65 5AH?

The population for the DE65 5AH area is approximately 286 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

DE65 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE65 5AH.

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE65 5AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

DE65 5AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE65 5AH is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Bent, The in South Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Hilton ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DE65 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00100522 (shared with 27 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 DE65 5AH. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.4%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 2%

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

DE65 5AH has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Church Broughton CofE Primary School

Good85 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Holly Bush Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Tutbury & Hatton3.8 km
Willington9.3 km
Burton-On-Trent10.6 km