Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

THOMPSON CLOSE, DE3 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON CLOSE, DE3 0AU.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE3 0AU 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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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. DE3 0AU combines 66% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 46.9% year-on-year.

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

DE3 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Thompson Close, 1.4km from Mickleover in Derby. Administratively it sits within Etwall ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE3 0AU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — 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. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 46.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE3 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00180315 (shared with 7 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 DE3 0AU. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 228,975

14 sales · Mean £ 221,317

Detached

£ 379,725

18 sales · Mean £ 363,597

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DE3 0AU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Silverhill Primary School

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Mickleover Primary School

Good415 pupils0.9 km
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Hackwood Primary Academy

194 pupils1.5 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good241 pupils1.6 km
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Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School

Good254 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Milly May's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mickleover Balti0.6 km
  • Silverhill Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Honeycomb0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sweet Treat5 Desserts0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree6.0 km
  • Willington6.4 km
  • Derby6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnwood Close0.4 km
  • Barnwood Close0.4 km
  • Ladybank Road Shops0.4 km