DE73 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Rowallan Way, 0.2km from Moorend in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE73, DE73 5BG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% 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 — 34% 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. 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00171237 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWALLAN WAY, DE73 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWALLAN WAY, DE73 5BG.
268
36
£ 42,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE73 5BG 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE73 5BG's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership 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 5BG. The average age is 36.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5BG 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 Academy
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Shelton Infant School
Shelton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.9 km
- R & R Derby Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- No.611.0 km
- Bay Leaf0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Chellaston Convenience Store1.0 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.7 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Chellaston Post Office and Off License0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Garden0.9 km
- Mings Court0.7 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.1 km
- Georges Tradition0.1 km
- Love Curry0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.6 km
- Derby5.5 km
- Spondon5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fordyce Close0.1 km
- Fordyce Close0.1 km
- Courtway Crescent0.2 km
- Courtway Crescent0.2 km
- Homefields Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735BG · Data under Open Government Licence