Postcode report
DE65 5AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DE65 5AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE65 5AA is a postcode in Hilton, South Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE65 5AA, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE65 5AA are health and jobs, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE65 5AA is based on South Derbyshire 002 Census 2021. It covers 11,901 residents, 471 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near DE65 5AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE65 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £219k from 163 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE65 5AA can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE65 5AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DE65 5AA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DE65 5AA
Is DE65 5AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE65 5AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE65 5AA?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE65 5AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE65 5AA?
LocaleIQ matched DE65 5AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE65 5AA?
The latest median sold price is £219k based on 163 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE65 5AA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.