Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

DE72 2AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE72 2AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

410

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE72 2AD 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE72 2AD's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DE72 2AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Aston Moor in Aston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE72, DE72 2AD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE72 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00100362 (shared with 24 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 DE72 2AD. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

DE72 2AD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Shardlow Primary School

Good102 pupils0.9 km
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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dog and Duck0.9 km
  • The Malt1.0 km
  • White Hart0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • CH&CO Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • Florentine1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Aston on Trent Post Office0.9 km
  • Welcome Break (Eastbound)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon5.7 km
  • Long Eaton6.1 km
  • East Midlands Parkway7.4 km