Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

QUEENSGATE DRIVE, DE73 5NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSGATE DRIVE, DE73 5NW.

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Population

553

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE73 5NW 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE73 5NW spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £378k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE73 5NW is a safe, established residential area on Queensgate Drive, 0.3km from Moorend in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.

For serious buyers, DE73 5NW 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, down 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE73 5NW are sourced from Output Area E00068244 (shared with 17 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 DE73 5NW. 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

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 378,000

3 sales · Mean £ 426,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE73 5NW has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting8
Public order7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Chellaston Academy

Inadequate1744 pupils0.4 km
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Homefields Primary School

Outstanding349 pupils0.6 km
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Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

113 pupils0.7 km
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Clover Leys Spencer Academy

17 pupils0.7 km
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Chellaston Junior School

Good506 pupils0.9 km
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Chellaston Infant School

Good308 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.4 km
  • R & R Derby Ltd0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • No.610.9 km
  • Costa Ltd0.6 km
  • Bay Leaf0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art0.7 km
  • Greggs plc0.6 km
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • Mings Court0.7 km
  • The Sweet Lounge0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Chellaston Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd0.5 km
  • Chellaston Butchers0.7 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Chellaston Post Office and Off License0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Lawns Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree4.2 km
  • Spondon5.9 km
  • Derby6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Crown Way0.1 km
  • Crown Way0.1 km
  • Duchess Way0.2 km
  • Duchess Way0.2 km
  • Royal Approach0.2 km