DE73 5AD is a sought-after residential area on Nestor Close, 0.5km from Shelton Lock in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE73 5AD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k. 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 DE73 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00171203 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NESTOR CLOSE, DE73 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NESTOR CLOSE, DE73 5AD.
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32
£ 42,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE73 5AD combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£405k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £405k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5AD. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5AD has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Academy
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Infant School
Chellaston Infant School
Noel-Baker Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Welcome Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.9 km
- Lock Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Chellaston Post Office and Off License0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Bridge Inn1.0 km
- R & R Derby Ltd1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mings Court0.9 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.4 km
- Georges Tradition0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.2 km
- Derby5.1 km
- Spondon5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Drummond Way0.2 km
- Drummond Way0.2 km
- Prestwick Way0.3 km
- Prestwick Way0.3 km
- Alonso Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735AD · Data under Open Government Licence