DE73 5QL is a safe, established residential area on Mill Moor 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 5QL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE73 5QL are sourced from Output Area E00068239 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL MOOR CLOSE, DE73 5QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL MOOR CLOSE, DE73 5QL.
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41
£ 42,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE73 5QL 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.
Area Character
DE73 5QL 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 33.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE73 5QL. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,000
7 sales · Mean £ 154,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE73 5QL has low crime rates — 23 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 Junior School
Chellaston Infant School
Chellaston Academy
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Infant School
Noel-Baker Academy
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Welcome Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Chellaston Convenience Store0.6 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Chellaston Butchers0.5 km
- Lock Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Bridge Inn0.8 km
- R & R Derby Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- No.610.6 km
- Bay Leaf0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Garden0.6 km
- Mings Court0.5 km
- The Sweet Lounge0.5 km
- Georges Tradition0.6 km
- Love Curry0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lawns Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree3.4 km
- Spondon5.0 km
- Derby5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Alonso Close0.2 km
- Alonso Close0.2 km
- Prestwick Way0.3 km
- Prestwick Way0.3 km
- Sinfin Moor Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE735QL · Data under Open Government Licence