Postcode insights

DE65 5LT

Mersey Way

Hilton

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Detailed insights for DE65 5LT

Overview

Postcode DE65 5LT is located in a rural town, within the Hilton ward of South Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hilton & Etwall area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilton & Etwall is £69,845 per year. The nearest station is Tutbury and Hatton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hilton Valley Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Hilton & Etwall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hilton & Etwall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Hilton & Etwall is £69,845 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE65 5LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Hilton & Etwall near DE65 5LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tutbury and Hatton located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE65 5LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHilton Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Hilton Valley Park
0.4 miHilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Hilton Park
0.5 miWellAvon ParkSmallWalking directions to WellAvon Park

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
13,322.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.39(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.32(-80%)
Other theft
1.85(-68%)
Public order
1.48(-79%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
344
85.57%
Other White
26
6.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.24%
African
3
0.75%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
31.96%
Level 3 (A level)
71
24.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
18.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.68%
No qualifications
20
6.87%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
47.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
29.81%
Owns outright
17
10.56%
Other social rented
11
6.83%
Shared ownership
6
3.73%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Hilton

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £314K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Hilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,757 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£365,000£302
Terraced37£230,000£226
Semi-Detached40£225,000£273
Flats24£116,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,995£95,750£180,000£159,000
2017£262,000£84,000£178,250£167,495
2018£258,975£95,250£180,000£182,500
2019£273,748£95,000£180,000£170,000
2020£287,000£98,000£206,995£178,748
2021£299,248£97,000£211,495£190,000
2022£339,995£106,000£234,798£219,495
2023£321,495£112,250£216,000£209,000
2024£334,000£116,500£225,000£216,250
2025£365,000£116,750£224,000£230,000
2026£324,000£117,500£225,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£153£211£166
2017£228£164£207£192
2018£235£153£212£182
2019£244£154£208£192
2020£237£158£247£221
2021£255£176£250£228
2022£275£190£273£244
2023£288£184£249£226
2024£290£187£252£213
2025£296£197£266£236
2026£288£211£278£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hilton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE65 5LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE65 5LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 202593, Foss Road, Derby, DE65 5BJTerracedFreehold£230,000
17 Nov 2025133, Foss Road, Derby, DE65 5BJTerracedFreehold£235,000
14 Nov 2025125, Foss Road, Derby, DE65 5BJFlatsLeasehold£102,950
20 Oct 2025117, Foss Road, Derby, DE65 5BJTerracedFreehold£238,000
08 Aug 2025107, Foss Road, Derby, DE65 5BJFlatsLeasehold£126,000

Schools

In the DE65 5LT postcode area, located within Hilton & Etwall, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE65 5LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHilton Spencer AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Mease Spencer AcademyFree schools

Good

0.7 miNot applicableLongdon Park SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE65 5LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE65 5LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express10 Witham Close, Derby, DE65 5JRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miAldi75 Derby Road, Derby, DE65 5FPWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Derbyshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,488
Band B£1,736
Band C£1,984
Band D£2,232
Band E£2,728
Band F£3,224
Band G£3,720
Band H£4,464

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE65 5LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Grahame Warwick Andrew

Hilton - Elected 15 Jun 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jayne Elizabeth Davies

Hilton - Elected 15 Jun 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sundip Meghani

Hilton - Elected 15 Jun 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

John Whitby

Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictSouth DerbyshireE07000039
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerbyshire DalesE14001195
WardHiltonE05008813
ParishHiltonE04002908
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hilton & EtwallE02004119
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Derbyshire 002DE01019848
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2010-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DE65 5LT

Is DE65 5LT (Hilton & Etwall) safe?

The area around DE65 5LT records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near DE65 5LT?

The median sale price around DE65 5LT in Hilton & Etwall is £235,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE65 5LT?

There are 3 schools close to DE65 5LT, including Hilton Spencer Academy (Good), The Mease Spencer Academy (Good) and Longdon Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE65 5LT?

DE65 5LT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,620 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE65 5LT (Hilton & Etwall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE65 5LT is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Grahame Warwick Andrew (Liberal Democrats), Jayne Elizabeth Davies (Liberal Democrats) and Sundip Meghani (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.