DE3 0AQ is a sought-after residential area on Cherwell Drive, 0.5km from Mickleover in Derby. Administratively it sits within Etwall ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE3, DE3 0AQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE3 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00180336 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERWELL DRIVE, DE3 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERWELL DRIVE, DE3 0AQ.
521
29
£ 46,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE3 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE3 0AQ — age 29, 72% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE3 0AQ. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 347,995
2 sales · Mean £ 347,995
Semi-Detached
£ 252,995
2 sales · Mean £ 252,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE3 0AQ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brookfield Primary School
Mickleover Primary School
Silverhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mickleover Balti0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hole in the Wall0.8 km
- Mickleover Country Park and Social Club0.8 km
- The Vine Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Kayi0.6 km
- Uppercase Tearooms0.8 km
- The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre0.7 km
- Binary Bar and Restaurant0.7 km
- Java0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Birds (Derby ) Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Limited0.8 km
- Fruit & Nuts0.8 km
- Sweet Treat5 Desserts0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Derby Mickleover Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Willington5.4 km
- Peartree5.5 km
- Derby6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mickelover Court Hotel0.2 km
- Mickleover Turn0.2 km
- Mickleover Turn0.3 km
- Lidgate Close0.3 km
- All Saints Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE30AQ · Data under Open Government Licence