DE72 2AY is a sought-after residential area on Alderslade Close, 0.7km from Aston Moor in Aston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE72 2AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k. 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 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00100359 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERSLADE CLOSE, DE72 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERSLADE CLOSE, DE72 2AY.
356
47
£ 52,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE72 2AY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE72 2AY combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£393k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE72 2AY. The average age is 46.7. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 393,725
2 sales · Mean £ 393,725
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE72 2AY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aston-on-Trent Primary School
Shardlow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Aston on Trent Post Office0.3 km
- The Village Shop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Hart0.3 km
- The Malt0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- NOSTA0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon5.3 km
- Long Eaton6.8 km
- Peartree6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alderslade Close0.1 km
- Alderslade Close0.2 km
- Moor Lane0.4 km
- Moor Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE722AY · Data under Open Government Licence