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The postcode district located in the DE Derby postal area , DE72 has a population of 20,451 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the district is 23.31 square miles (60.37 square kilometers or 14,918.36 acres).
Where is the DE72 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to DE72
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Long Eaton | 3.78 | ENE |
| Sandiacre | 3.84 | NE |
| Stapleford | 4.60 | NE |
| Derby | 5.49 | WNW |
| Ilkeston | 6.01 | NNE |
| Beeston | 6.63 | ENE |
| Shepshed | 8.62 | SSE |
| Heanor | 8.63 | N |
| Kimberley | 8.69 | NNE |
| Eastwood | 9.23 | NNE |
| Nottingham | 9.94 | ENE |
| West Bridgford | 10.06 | ENE |
| Loughborough | 10.34 | SE |
| Belper | 10.58 | NNW |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 10.84 | SSW |
| Ripley | 11.26 | N |
| Swadlincote | 11.43 | SW |
| Coalville | 11.60 | S |
| Hucknall | 12.27 | NNE |
| Arnold | 12.58 | NE |
The post town for this district is DERBY.
Postcode Information for District DE72 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 477)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borrowash | DERBY | DE72 3 | 107 |
| Breaston | DERBY | DE72 3 | 90 |
| Draycott | DERBY | DE72 3 | 65 |
| Aston-on-Trent | DERBY | DE72 2 | 59 |
| Shardlow | DERBY | DE72 2 | 42 |
| Ockbrook | DERBY | DE72 3 | 39 |
| Thulston | DERBY | DE72 3 | 30 |
| Risley | DERBY | DE72 3 | 20 |
| Weston-on-Trent | DERBY | DE72 2 | 19 |
| Ambaston | DERBY | DE72 3 | 4 |
| DERBY | DERBY | DE72 3 | 2 |
Retail and Shopping in DE72
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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VICTORIA AVENUE
DERBY
BORROWASH
15
DE72 3HE
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NOTTINGHAM ROAD
DERBY
BORROWASH
12
DE72 3JU
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DERBY ROAD
DERBY
BORROWASH
10
DE72 3JW
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MAIN STREET
DERBY
BREASTON
10
DE72 3DX
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STATION ROAD
DERBY
DRAYCOTT
10
DE72 3QB
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MARKET STREET
DERBY
DRAYCOTT
9
DE72 3NB
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VICTORIA ROAD
DERBY
DRAYCOTT
9
DE72 3PS
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA AVENUE | DERBY | BORROWASH | 15 | DE72 3HE | View on Google Maps |
| NOTTINGHAM ROAD | DERBY | BORROWASH | 12 | DE72 3JU | View on Google Maps |
| DERBY ROAD | DERBY | BORROWASH | 10 | DE72 3JW | View on Google Maps |
| MAIN STREET | DERBY | BREASTON | 10 | DE72 3DX | View on Google Maps |
| STATION ROAD | DERBY | DRAYCOTT | 10 | DE72 3QB | View on Google Maps |
| MARKET STREET | DERBY | DRAYCOTT | 9 | DE72 3NB | View on Google Maps |
| VICTORIA ROAD | DERBY | DRAYCOTT | 9 | DE72 3PS | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the DE72 postcode district is Aston-on-Trent, located in Derbyshire, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Shardlow in Derbyshire, Weston-on-Trent in Derbyshire, Ambaston in Derbyshire, Borrowash in Derbyshire, Breaston in Derbyshire, Draycott in Derbyshire, Ockbrook in Derbyshire, Risley in Derbyshire, and Thulston in Derbyshire. The main post town in the district is Derby.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Erewash District (B) (315 postal codes), followed by the South Derbyshire District area (132 postal codes), and finally, the North West Leicestershire District area (3 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the DE72 postal code is Borrowash followed by Breaston, and Draycott.
The DE72 Postcode shares a border with DE24 (Alvaston, DERBY, Sinfin), DE73 (Chellaston, Melbourne, Ticknall), NG10 (Long Eaton, Sandiacre), DE21 (Chaddesden, Spondon, DERBY), DE7 (ILKESTON, West Hallam, Smalley) and DE74 (Castle Donington, Kegworth, Diseworth).
Schools in the Sector
Shardlow Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: London Road , Shardlow , Derby
Postcode: DE72 2GR
Headteacher: Sarah Houseman (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Shardlow Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Shardlow Primary School London Road , Shardlow , Derby
Postcode: DE72 2GR
Headteacher: Mrs Kylie Magner (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Forrester Avenue , Weston-on-Trent , Derby
Postcode: DE72 2HX
Headteacher: Mr Mark Hibbert (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Aston-on-Trent Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Long Croft , Aston-on-Trent , Derby
Postcode: DE72 2UH
Headteacher: Mr Sam Moore (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Spring Valley School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Spring Valley , The Old Rectory , Risley Lane , Breaston
Postcode: DE72 3AU
Headteacher: Mr Matt Wilson ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Ellern Mede Derby School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: 96 Draycott Road , Breaston , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3DB
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Johnson ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Firfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Firfield Avenue , Breaston , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3EG
Headteacher: Mr James Yellop (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Ashbrook Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Victoria Avenue , Borrowash , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3HF
Headteacher: Miss Mell Julian (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Ashbrook Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Victoria Avenue , Borrowash , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3HF
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Roebuck (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Ashbrook Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Victoria Avenue , Borrowash , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3HF
Headteacher: Ms George Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Draycott Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Hopwell Road , Draycott , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3NH
Headteacher: Miss Claire Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Redhill Foundation Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: The Ridings , Ockbrook , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3SF
Headteacher: Miss Nicola Bargh (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Redhill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: The Ridings , Ockbrook , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3SF
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Millar (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Derby Road , Risley , Derby
Postcode: DE72 3SU
Headteacher: Mr Paul Bridgmount (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M1 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.17
Average Driving Distance: 4.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 455
M1 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.12
Average Driving Distance: 7.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 455
M1 J24A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.59
Average Driving Distance: 8.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 455
M1 J23A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.62
Average Driving Distance: 8.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 455
M1 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.75
Average Driving Distance: 10.40
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 440
M1 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.62
Average Driving Distance: 17.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 15
Weather Forecast for Derby County F.C.
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 25.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 32.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DE72 2 | Derby Provincial Delivery Office |
| DE72 3 | Derby Provincial Delivery Office |
| D | E | 7 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| D | E | 7 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions.
| Shardlow Heritage Centre |
|---|
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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Street List for the DE72 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £450 | £675 | £563 |
| 2 | £800 | £1,300 | £937 |
| 3 | £850 | £1,300 | £1,119 |
| 4 | £1,850 | £1,850 | £1,850 |
| 6 | £2,700 | £2,700 | £2,700 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50,000 | £335,000 | £228,333 | |
| 1 | £90,000 | £295,000 | £218,457 |
| 2 | £109,000 | £429,950 | £267,931 |
| 3 | £190,000 | £550,000 | £312,197 |
| 4 | £240,000 | £825,000 | £496,059 |
| 5 | £538,000 | £1,150,000 | £755,300 |
| 6 | £845,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,297,500 |
| 8 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Long Eaton | Robert Ellis | 5 Derby Road Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 1LU | 0115 647 2153 |
 | Cheltenham | Richmond Villages | Richmond Villages, The Lodge, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN | 01926 895829 |
 | Derby | Everington & Ruddle | 7 Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3JW | 01332 215068 |
 | Chellaston | Hannells Estate Agents | 55-57 High Street, Chellaston, DE73 6TB | 01332 215260 |
 | Derby | Towns & Crawford Sales & Letting Agent | 48 Main Street, Breaston, DE72 3DX | 01332 215494 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £337,412 | 180 | £314,344 | 144 | £323,540 | 166 | £314,195 | 166 |
| Semi-Detached | £194,112 | 110 | £194,021 | 108 | £174,379 | 117 | £170,881 | 135 |
| Terraced | £172,520 | 51 | £159,621 | 54 | £156,625 | 54 | £148,602 | 70 |
| Flats | £281,160 | 56 | £268,861 | 53 | £184,959 | 115 | £109,708 | 24 |