Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

WILLOW CLOSE, DE72 2BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, DE72 2BX.

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

410

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE72 2BX 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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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

DE72 2BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £282k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DE72 2BX is a sought-after residential area on Willow Close, 0.2km 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 2BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 2BX are sourced from Output Area E00100362 (shared with 24 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 2BX. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
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

£ 282,000

3 sales · Mean £ 282,333

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

DE72 2BX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Aston on Trent Post Office0.5 km
  • The Village Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • NOSTA0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon6.0 km
  • Long Eaton6.9 km
  • Peartree7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rectory Gardens0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Rectory Gardens0.2 km
  • White Hart Inn0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km