Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

SWARKESTONE ROAD, DE72 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWARKESTONE ROAD, DE72 2BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (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 2BU 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
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE72 2BU spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DE72 2BU is a sought-after residential area on Swarkestone Road, 1.3km from King's Newton 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 2BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE72 2BU 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 2BU. 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

Terraced

£ 200,500

6 sales · Mean £ 246,333

Detached

£ 464,999

7 sales · Mean £ 582,999

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

DE72 2BU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School

Good141 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ukrainian Country Social Club & Youth Centre0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree7.0 km
  • Spondon7.6 km
  • Derby8.6 km