DE7 6HX is a sought-after residential area on Lewcote Lane in West Hallam. Administratively it sits within West Hallam & Dale Abbey ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE7, DE7 6HX offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 6HX are sourced from Output Area E00099695 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEWCOTE LANE, DE7 6HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEWCOTE LANE, DE7 6HX.
294
50
£ 45,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE7 6HX combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£110k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 6HX. The average age is 50.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 6HX has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- J Woodward0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Newdigate Arms0.2 km
- Nutbrook Cricket Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill4.9 km
- Spondon8.4 km
- Duffield9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Newdigate Arms0.1 km
- Newdigate Arms0.1 km
- East Recreation Ground0.4 km
- East Recreation Ground0.4 km
- Recreation Ground0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE76HX · Data under Open Government Licence