Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

MAIN STREET, DE72 2BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, DE72 2BL.

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

359

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE72 2BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE72 2BL — age 50, 74% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

home £344,444 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE72 2BL is a sought-after residential area on Main Street, 0.4km from Weston-on-Trent in Weston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE72 2BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 74% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE72 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00100378 (shared with 13 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 2BL. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 271,666

Semi-Detached

£ 412,500

6 sales · Mean £ 358,083

Terraced

£ 257,500

4 sales · Mean £ 269,375

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

DE72 2BL has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School

Good141 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coopers Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon7.1 km
  • Peartree7.2 km
  • Derby8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • King's Mills Lane0.0 km
  • King's Mills Lane0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • The Green0.2 km