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.
THOMPSON CLOSE, DE3 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON CLOSE, DE3 0AU.
438
30
£ 46,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Silverhill Primary School
Mickleover Primary School
Hackwood Primary Academy
Brookfield Primary School
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Milly May's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mickleover Balti0.6 km
- Silverhill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Cinnamon Lounge0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Honeycomb0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE30AU · Data under Open Government Licence