Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

DE72 2AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 2AQ 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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9/10
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1/10
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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 2AQ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DE72 2AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Aston Moor in Aston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE72 2AQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 14 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 2AQ 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 2AQ. 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 2026-02)

DE72 2AQ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Shardlow Primary School

Good102 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Malt0.7 km
  • White Hart0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • NOSTA0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Aston on Trent Post Office0.7 km
  • The Village Shop0.9 km
  • Welcome Break (Eastbound)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon5.9 km
  • Long Eaton6.3 km
  • East Midlands Parkway7.5 km