Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

ELMLANDS CLOSE, DE72 2AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMLANDS CLOSE, DE72 2AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 2AL 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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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE72 2AL combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£321k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £321k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.

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

DE72 2AL is a sought-after residential area on Elmlands Close, 0.4km from Aston-on-Trent in Aston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE72 2AL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, up 5.0% year-on-year. 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 2AL 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 2AL. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

10 sales · Mean £ 273,598

Detached

£ 390,000

18 sales · Mean £ 405,416

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

DE72 2AL has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils0.3 km
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Shardlow Primary School

Good102 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Malt0.3 km
  • White Hart0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Aston on Trent Post Office0.3 km
  • The Village Shop0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • NOSTA0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon5.8 km
  • Long Eaton6.7 km
  • Peartree7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Moor Lane0.2 km
  • Moor Lane0.2 km
  • White Hart Inn0.3 km
  • White Hart Inn0.3 km
  • Alderslade Close0.3 km