OTHELLO DRIVE, DE73 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

DE73 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Othello Drive, 0.5km from Shelton Lock in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE73, DE73 5AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 51.4% 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 DE73 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00171203 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.