DE73 5NR is a safe, established residential area on Royal Approach, 0.6km 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 5NR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 92% 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 — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE73 5NR are sourced from Output Area E00068244 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL APPROACH, DE73 5NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL APPROACH, DE73 5NR.
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34
£ 45,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE73 5NR 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
No single demographic signal dominates DE73 5NR — age 34, 92% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5NR. The average age is 34.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 270,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5NR has low crime rates — 36 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
Chellaston Academy
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Homefields Primary School
Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.1 km
- R & R Derby Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- No.610.8 km
- Costa Ltd0.2 km
- Bay Leaf0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art0.3 km
- Greggs plc0.2 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Mings Court0.6 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Chellaston Convenience Store0.8 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.2 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Chellaston Post Office and Off License0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree4.4 km
- Spondon5.8 km
- Derby6.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Bonnie Prince0.1 km
- Royal Approach0.1 km
- Royal Approach0.1 km
- The Bonnie Prince0.2 km
- Crown Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735NR · Data under Open Government Licence