Is ST14 5BS a safe place to live?

Yes, ST14 5BS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ST14 5BS?

The population for the ST14 5BS area is approximately 385 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

ST14 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST14 5BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

385

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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4/10

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5/10

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6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST14 5BS spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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

ST14 5BS is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Rocester in Doveridge. Administratively it sits within Doveridge and Sudbury ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST14 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00099214 (shared with 18 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 ST14 5BS. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%

Asian / British Asian5.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active

FT: 24%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ST14 5BS has low crime rates — 2 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.

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school Local Schools

The JCB Academy

Good799 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Uttoxeter5.7 km
Tutbury & Hatton13.1 km
Blythe Bridge16.4 km