Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

VALERIE ROAD, DE72 2BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALERIE ROAD, DE72 2BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 2BB 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 2BB combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£357k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £357k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 60.0% year-on-year.

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

DE72 2BB is a sought-after residential area on Valerie Road, 0.8km from Aston-on-Trent in Aston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE72, DE72 2BB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 60.0% year-on-year. 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 2BB 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 2BB. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 359,975

4 sales · Mean £ 376,237

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DE72 2BB has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School

Good141 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

2 nearby
  • White Hart0.8 km
  • The Malt0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • NOSTA0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon6.0 km
  • Peartree6.8 km
  • Long Eaton7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Chellaston Lane0.2 km
  • Yates Avenue0.2 km
  • Yates Avenue0.2 km
  • Chellaston Lane0.2 km
  • Rectory Gardens0.5 km