DE73 5QJ is a safe, established residential area on Rye Butts, 0.2km from Chellaston in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE73 5QJ are sourced from Output Area E00068268 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYE BUTTS, DE73 5QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYE BUTTS, DE73 5QJ.
257
47
£ 42,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 47, DE73 5QJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5QJ. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5QJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Smokehouse0.8 km
- R & R Derby Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- No.610.6 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art0.8 km
- Greggs plc0.9 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- Mings Court0.4 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Chellaston Convenience Store0.6 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.7 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.4 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Chellaston Post Office and Off License0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.7 km
- Spondon5.4 km
- Derby5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rye Butts0.1 km
- Rye Butts0.1 km
- Hollymoor Drive0.1 km
- Homefields Primary School0.2 km
- Homefields Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735QJ · Data under Open Government Licence