Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

AMBER DRIVE, DE3 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBER DRIVE, DE3 0AY.

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Population

115

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE3 0AY 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 70% economic activity and an average age of 33, DE3 0AY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £378,658 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE3 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Amber Drive, 0.8km 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 0AY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, down 1.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE3 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00180343 (shared with 6 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 0AY. 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

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 397,475

36 sales · Mean £ 392,931

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

7 sales · Mean £ 268,271

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

DE3 0AY 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other theft2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Mickleover Primary School

Good415 pupils1.1 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good241 pupils1.1 km
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Silverhill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bonehills Farm0.9 km
  • Derby Mickleover Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Kayi0.9 km
  • The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre1.0 km
  • Binary Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Mickleover Country Park and Social Club0.7 km
  • The Vine Inn1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Willington5.4 km
  • Peartree5.8 km
  • Derby6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mickleover Turn0.2 km
  • Mickleover Turn0.4 km
  • Mickelover Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Bonehill Farm0.5 km