DE72 2DG is a sought-after residential area on Maple Drive, 0.7km 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 2DG offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, up 6.0% 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 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00180398 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE DRIVE, DE72 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE DRIVE, DE72 2DG.
603
42
£ 52,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE72 2DG 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE72 2DG combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£413k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE72 2DG. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 401,000
9 sales · Mean £ 405,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DE72 2DG has low crime rates — 7 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.
school Local Schools
Aston-on-Trent Primary School
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Aston on Trent Post Office0.9 km
- The Village Shop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Hart0.9 km
- The Malt0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- NOSTA0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon6.3 km
- Peartree7.2 km
- Long Eaton7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Yates Avenue0.2 km
- Yates Avenue0.2 km
- Chellaston Lane0.4 km
- Chellaston Lane0.4 km
- Rectory Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE722DG · Data under Open Government Licence