DE73 is a postcode district in South Derbyshire, East Midlands, covering 510 active and 421 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DE73 (16%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE73 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DE73 are around £315k, up 2.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE73 at 196 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE73 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DE73 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE73 postcode area.
21,176
43
£ 48,957 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE73 — age 43, 73% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £315k. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Melbourne Junior School
Melbourne Infant School
St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Lawns Hotel
- Melbourne View Hotel and Events Ltd
- The Bubble Inn Hotel
- The Coach House
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Chellaston Bowls Club Ltd
- Hickory's Smokehouse
- R & R Derby Ltd
- Holly Bush Inn
- The Bulls Head
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- DonKitchen
- Stenson Lock Coffee Shop
- Bay Leaf
- Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant
- Calke Abbey
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd
- Co-operative
- Tesco
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Sainsbury's Melbourne Derby Road Local
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Pinnacle Store
- Ridgeway Food & Wine
- Birds (Derby) Ltd
- One Stop
- Chellaston Butchers
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- China Garden
- Georges Tradition
- Love Curry
- Mings Court
- The Sweet Lounge
- + 10 more
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