Is DE3 0HS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights

DE3 0HS is a postcode in Etwall, South Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE3 0HS, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around DE3 0HS are safety and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for DE3 0HS is based on Derby 019 Census 2021. It covers 7,180 residents, 3,361 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

For property prices near DE3 0HS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £280k from 139 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near DE3 0HS can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near DE3 0HS, LocaleIQ matches 5 kids clubs or activities, including childcare (4), arts & theatre (1). Closest examples include Baby Massage & Wellbeing (at Mickleover Methodist Church, Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, UK, ages 2 months-1, 252 m) and Introduction to Baby Massage (at Mickleover Methodist Church, Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, UK, ages 2 months-1, 252 m). 5 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE3 0HS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around DE3 0HS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.