S45 0BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alton Lane, 0.2km from Littlemoor in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Ashover ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S45, S45 0BE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, up 159.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S45 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00100029 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALTON LANE, S45 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON LANE, S45 0BE.
286
52
£ 43,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S45 0BE 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S45 0BE — age 52, 81% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 159.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S45 0BE. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 522,500
4 sales · Mean £ 573,750
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 231,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
S45 0BE has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ashover Cricket Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock6.7 km
- Matlock Station7.3 km
- Matlock Bath8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ashover Road0.1 km
- Ashover Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S450BE · Data under Open Government Licence