Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

OLD PLOUGH CLOSE, DE72 2BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PLOUGH CLOSE, DE72 2BS.

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

426

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE72 2BS 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DE72 2BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.

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

DE72 2BS is a sought-after residential area on Old Plough Close, 0.2km from Weston-on-Trent in Weston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE72, DE72 2BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE72 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00100377 (shared with 17 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 2BS. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 250,833

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

DE72 2BS 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 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coopers Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon7.0 km
  • Peartree7.2 km
  • Long Eaton8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.1 km
  • The Green0.1 km
  • King's Mills Lane0.2 km
  • King's Mills Lane0.2 km
  • Weston Road0.3 km