DE65 5BH is a sought-after residential area on Foss Road, 0.4km from Hargate Lodge in Hilton (South Derbyshire). Administratively it sits within Hilton ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, down 6.1% year-on-year. 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 DE65 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00174609 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOSS ROAD, DE65 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSS ROAD, DE65 5BH.
400
30
£ 52,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE65 5BH combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£182k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £182k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE65 5BH. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
23 sales · Mean £ 176,278
Terraced
£ 180,000
21 sales · Mean £ 177,780
Flat
£ 91,000
11 sales · Mean £ 94,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE65 5BH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hilton Spencer Academy
The Mease Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilton House Hotel1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hilton Harriers Football Club0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Hilton Fish Bar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hilton Stores (UK) Ltd1.0 km
- TLC Foods of Hanbury0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mandarin Chinese Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
- Don Amott Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Hargate Equestrian Limited0.4 km
- Jangala Softplay Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hilton Brook0.3 km
- Kings Head1.0 km
- Old Talbot0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tutbury & Hatton3.9 km
- Willington4.6 km
- Burton-On-Trent7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Foss Road0.1 km
- Foss Road0.1 km
- Bren Way0.2 km
- Bren Way0.2 km
- Washford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE655BH · Data under Open Government Licence