Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

OLD GATE AVENUE, DE72 2BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD GATE AVENUE, DE72 2BZ.

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

426

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE72 2BZ 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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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE72 2BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.

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

DE72 2BZ is a sought-after residential area on Old Gate Avenue, 0.3km from Weston-on-Trent in Weston-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DE72 2BZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 16.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE72 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00100377 (shared with 17 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 2BZ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 240,446

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

DE72 2BZ has low crime rates — 21 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School

Good141 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coopers Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon7.1 km
  • Peartree7.3 km
  • Long Eaton8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • King's Mills Lane0.1 km
  • King's Mills Lane0.1 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km