DE3 0AD is a sought-after residential area on Darwen Close, 0.6km from Mickleover in Derby. Administratively it sits within Etwall ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE3, DE3 0AD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE3 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00180343 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARWEN CLOSE, DE3 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWEN CLOSE, DE3 0AD.
115
33
£ 46,000 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE3 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE3 0AD is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE3 0AD. 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
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
£ 563,995
7 sales · Mean £ 486,567
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE3 0AD has low crime rates — 19 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
Brookfield Primary School
Mickleover Primary School
Silverhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mickleover Balti1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hole in the Wall0.9 km
- Mickleover Country Park and Social Club0.8 km
- The Vine Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Kayi0.7 km
- Uppercase Tearooms0.9 km
- The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre0.8 km
- Binary Bar and Restaurant0.8 km
- Java0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Birds (Derby ) Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Limited0.9 km
- Fruit & Nuts0.9 km
- Sweet Treat5 Desserts1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Derby Mickleover Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Willington5.4 km
- Peartree5.6 km
- Derby6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mickleover Turn0.1 km
- Mickleover Turn0.2 km
- Mickelover Court Hotel0.2 km
- Lidgate Close0.4 km
- Lidgate Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE30AD · Data under Open Government Licence