DE73 5AF is a sought-after residential area on Lysander Drive, 0.5km from Moorend in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE73 5AF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00171205 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYSANDER DRIVE, DE73 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYSANDER DRIVE, DE73 5AF.
372
43
£ 42,700 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE73 5AF's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £415k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5AF. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 415,000
3 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5AF 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.
school Local Schools
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Academy
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
Shelton Infant School
Shelton Junior School
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- R & R Derby Ltd0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Chellaston Butchers0.8 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Chellaston Post Office and Off License0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mings Court0.8 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.2 km
- Georges Tradition0.3 km
- Love Curry0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.4 km
- Derby5.3 km
- Spondon5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Drummond Way0.1 km
- Fordyce Close0.2 km
- Drummond Way0.2 km
- Fordyce Close0.2 km
- Homefields Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735AF · Data under Open Government Licence