Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

LAUREL DRIVE, DE72 2DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL DRIVE, DE72 2DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

603

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE72 2DP 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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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE72 2DP's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 2DP is a sought-after residential area on Laurel Drive, 0.8km from Aston-on-Trent in Aston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE72 2DP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 2DP are sourced from Output Area E00180398 (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 2DP. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 430,000

2 sales · Mean £ 430,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DE72 2DP has low crime rates — 6 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 behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils0.7 km
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Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School

Good141 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Aston on Trent Post Office0.9 km
  • The Village Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Coopers Arms1.0 km
  • White Hart1.0 km
  • The Malt0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • NOSTA0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon6.3 km
  • Peartree7.1 km
  • Long Eaton7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Yates Avenue0.1 km
  • Yates Avenue0.1 km
  • Chellaston Lane0.4 km
  • Chellaston Lane0.5 km