Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

SHARDLOW ROAD, DE72 2AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARDLOW ROAD, DE72 2AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

367

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE72 2AN 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE72 2AN combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£750k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE72 2AN is a sought-after residential area on Shardlow Road, 0.1km from Aston-on-Trent in Aston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE72 2AN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE72 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00100361 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE72 2AN. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE72 2AN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Malt0.4 km
  • White Hart0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Aston on Trent Post Office0.7 km
  • The Village Shop0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • NOSTA0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon6.2 km
  • Long Eaton6.8 km
  • Peartree7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Rectory Gardens0.4 km
  • Rectory Gardens0.4 km
  • White Hart Inn0.4 km