Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

ALONSO CLOSE, DE73 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALONSO CLOSE, DE73 5AX.

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Population

468

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE73 5AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DE73 5AX is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 39.1% year-on-year.

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

DE73 5AX is a safe, established residential area on Alonso Close, 0.3km from Shelton Lock in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.

For families considering a move, DE73 5AX represents 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 39.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE73 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00068239 (shared with 20 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 DE73 5AX. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 157,000

17 sales · Mean £ 161,408

Flat

£ 111,000

7 sales · Mean £ 111,778

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

DE73 5AX has low crime rates — 25 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Homefields Primary School

Outstanding349 pupils0.3 km
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Chellaston Junior School

Good506 pupils0.5 km
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Chellaston Academy

Inadequate1744 pupils0.7 km
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Chellaston Infant School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Shelton Junior School

Good278 pupils1.0 km
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Shelton Infant School

Requires Improvement227 pupils1.0 km
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Noel-Baker Academy

Good1071 pupils1.3 km
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Clover Leys Spencer Academy

17 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Welcome Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Chellaston Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
  • Chellaston Butchers0.5 km
  • Lock Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Bridge Inn0.8 km
  • R & R Derby Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • No.610.7 km
  • Bay Leaf0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Mings Court0.6 km
  • The Sweet Lounge0.5 km
  • Georges Tradition0.5 km
  • Love Curry0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Lawns Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree3.4 km
  • Spondon5.1 km
  • Derby5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Alonso Close0.1 km
  • Alonso Close0.1 km
  • Prestwick Way0.2 km
  • Prestwick Way0.2 km
  • Homefields Primary School0.2 km