DE73 5LB is a sought-after residential area on Greenville Croft, 0.4km from Chellaston in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE73, DE73 5LB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 5LB are sourced from Output Area E00171204 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENVILLE CROFT, DE73 5LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENVILLE CROFT, DE73 5LB.
346
32
£ 42,700 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE73 5LB's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £200k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 5LB. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 202,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5LB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Academy
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
Shelton Infant School
Shelton Junior School
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Welcome Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Chellaston Convenience Store0.8 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.6 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- R & R Derby Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- No.610.8 km
- Bay Leaf0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Garden0.8 km
- Mings Court0.6 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.3 km
- Georges Tradition0.3 km
- Love Curry0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.5 km
- Derby5.3 km
- Spondon5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Homefields Primary School0.1 km
- Homefields Primary School0.1 km
- Alonso Close0.1 km
- Alonso Close0.2 km
- Rye Butts0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735LB · Data under Open Government Licence