Affluence in DE4 2EH
How DE4 2EH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave
- Council
- Derbyshire Dales
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,785 (2024)
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How well off DE4 2EH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DE4 2EH area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the DE4 2EH area is broadly in line with that, at 60.1%. 26% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DE4 2EH area is above that, at 37.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DE4 2EH area is above that, at 41%. 13.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DE4 2EH sits in (Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave): about 1,785 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.