DE73 5AY is a sought-after residential area on Nerissa Close, 0.2km from Shelton Lock in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE73 5AY is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 DE73 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00171201 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NERISSA CLOSE, DE73 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NERISSA CLOSE, DE73 5AY.
286
41
£ 42,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE73 5AY's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £240k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £240k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5AY. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5AY has low crime rates — 14 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
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
Chellaston Academy
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Infant School
Noel-Baker Academy
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Welcome Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Chellaston Convenience Store0.8 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.6 km
- Lock Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Bridge Inn0.7 km
- R & R Derby Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- No.610.8 km
- Bay Leaf0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Garden0.7 km
- Mings Court0.7 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.6 km
- Georges Tradition0.7 km
- Love Curry0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.2 km
- Spondon5.0 km
- Derby5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Alonso Close0.2 km
- Alonso Close0.2 km
- Prestwick Way0.2 km
- Prestwick Way0.2 km
- Ashleigh Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735AY · Data under Open Government Licence