Is DE65 5BB a safe place to live?

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

How much do houses cost in DE65 5BB?

The average property price in DE65 5BB is currently around £607k.

What is the population of DE65 5BB?

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

Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

CHAPEL LANE, DE65 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, DE65 5BB.

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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 5BB 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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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

DE65 5BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £607k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £607k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 65.7% year-on-year.

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

DE65 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Chapel Lane, 0.5km from Badder Green in South Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Hilton ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE65, DE65 5BB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £607k, down 65.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE65 5BB 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 5BB. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 277,475

2 sales · Mean £ 277,475

Detached

£ 904,950

1 sales · Mean £ 904,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

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

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Church Broughton CofE Primary School

Good85 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Holly Bush Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Tutbury & Hatton4.2 km
Willington10.3 km
Uttoxeter10.9 km

Bus Stops

Holly Bush Inn0.1 km
Holly Bush Inn0.1 km
Church0.1 km
Church0.1 km