Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

BUZZARD LANE, DE73 5PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUZZARD LANE, DE73 5PA.

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Population

553

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE73 5PA 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE73 5PA combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£458k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.

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

DE73 5PA is a safe, established residential area on Buzzard Lane, 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 5PA 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k, down 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE73 5PA are sourced from Output Area E00068244 (shared with 17 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 5PA. 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

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 319,000

14 sales · Mean £ 347,075

Semi-Detached

£ 252,500

6 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

DE73 5PA has low crime rates — 27 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order8
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

113 pupils0.5 km
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Clover Leys Spencer Academy

17 pupils0.5 km
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Chellaston Academy

Inadequate1744 pupils0.5 km
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Homefields Primary School

Outstanding349 pupils0.8 km
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Chellaston Junior School

Good506 pupils1.0 km
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Chellaston Infant School

Good308 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Cottage Service Station1.0 km
  • Chellaston Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd0.4 km
  • Chellaston Butchers0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.2 km
  • R & R Derby Ltd0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • No.611.0 km
  • Costa Ltd0.3 km
  • Bay Leaf0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art0.5 km
  • Greggs plc0.3 km
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • Mings Court0.7 km
  • The Sweet Lounge0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Lawns Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree4.4 km
  • Spondon6.0 km
  • Derby6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Approach0.1 km
  • Royal Approach0.1 km
  • Crown Way0.1 km
  • Crown Way0.2 km
  • The Bonnie Prince0.3 km