DE73 5BX is a sought-after residential area on Venice Close, 0.1km from Shelton Lock in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE73, DE73 5BX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 87% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k. 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00171208 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VENICE CLOSE, DE73 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENICE CLOSE, DE73 5BX.
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£ 42,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE73 5BX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE73 5BX combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£332k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5BX. The average age is 33.2. 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
Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 346,666
Terraced
£ 252,500
2 sales · Mean £ 252,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5BX has low crime rates — 28 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
Shelton Infant School
Shelton Junior School
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
Noel-Baker Academy
Chellaston Academy
St Martins School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Welcome Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Chellaston Convenience Store0.9 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.9 km
- Jubilee Stores1.0 km
- Lock Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- New Bridge Inn0.4 km
- R & R Derby Ltd0.9 km
- Crown & Arrows0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- No.610.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Garden0.9 km
- Mings Court0.9 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.8 km
- Georges Tradition0.9 km
- Love Curry1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.0 km
- Derby4.7 km
- Spondon4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Staveley Close0.2 km
- Stonyhurst Court0.2 km
- Stonyhurst Court0.3 km
- Staveley Close0.3 km
- Gladstone Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735BX · Data under Open Government Licence