Postcode report
DE72 2AH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in South Derbyshire
About DE72 2AH: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE72 2AH is a postcode in Aston, South Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE72 2AH, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE72 2AH are local prosperity and safety, while housing 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 DE72 2AH is based on South Derbyshire 004 Census 2021. It covers 9,295 residents, 218 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 9% 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 DE72 2AH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE72 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £278k from 46 rolling sales, up 3.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE72 2AH can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE72 2AH 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 DE72 2AH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE72 2AH
Is DE72 2AH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE72 2AH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE72 2AH?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DE72 2AH?
LocaleIQ matched DE72 2AH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE72 2AH?
The latest median sold price is £278k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE72 2AH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.