Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

COMPTON AVENUE, DE72 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON AVENUE, DE72 2AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE72 2AU 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE72 2AU's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £302k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

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

DE72 2AU is a sought-after residential area on Compton Avenue, 0.6km from Aston-on-Trent 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 2AU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 4.3% 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 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00100360 (shared with 15 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 2AU. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 278,000

9 sales · Mean £ 279,722

Terraced

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 226,650

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

DE72 2AU has low crime rates — 20 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Good197 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Aston on Trent Post Office0.3 km
  • The Village Shop0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Hart0.3 km
  • The Malt0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • NOSTA0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon5.7 km
  • Peartree6.9 km
  • Long Eaton7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Moor Lane0.2 km
  • Chellaston Lane0.2 km
  • Moor Lane0.2 km
  • White Hart Inn0.2 km
  • Chellaston Lane0.2 km