DE73 5BD is a safe, established residential area on Sorchestun Lane, 0.6km from Chellaston in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE73 5BD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, down 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE73 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00068244 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SORCHESTUN LANE, DE73 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SORCHESTUN LANE, DE73 5BD.
553
34
£ 45,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE73 5BD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE73 5BD's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5BD. The average age is 34.4. 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
£ 538,500
10 sales · Mean £ 553,799
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5BD has low crime rates — 36 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
Chellaston Academy
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.2 km
- R & R Derby Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- No.610.8 km
- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Bay Leaf0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art0.3 km
- Greggs plc0.3 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Mings Court0.6 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Chellaston Convenience Store0.8 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.2 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.6 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Chellaston Post Office and Off License0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree4.3 km
- Spondon5.8 km
- Derby6.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Bonnie Prince0.1 km
- Royal Approach0.1 km
- Royal Approach0.2 km
- The Bonnie Prince0.2 km
- Crown Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735BD · Data under Open Government Licence