Affluence in DE4 2FY
How DE4 2FY 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
- 1,442 (2024)
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How well off DE4 2FY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DE4 2FY area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 2FY area is broadly in line with that, at 51.2%. 37.9% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DE4 2FY area is above that, at 40.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DE4 2FY area is above that, at 38.9%. 14.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DE4 2FY sits in (Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave): about 1,442 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.