DE72 3NR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DE72) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3NR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case DE which means Derby.
Postal District. In our case DE72.
Postal Sector. In our case DE72 3.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NR.

The regional mail center for the post area DE is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DE72 3NR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DERBY PROVINCIAL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DE72 3NR postcode have the street address of Cleveland Avenue

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DE72 3NR postcode is home to a bustling 74 residents!

It is situated within the post town of DERBY within the old postal county of Derbyshire.

DE72 3NR is within the village of Draycott.

The DE72 3NR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DE72 3NR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in DE72 3NR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for DE72 3NR

Latitude	52.8948035671
Longitude	-1.34714485672

Ordnance Survey Maps for DE72 3NR

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DE72 3NR © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DE72 3NR

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	S 11 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	9.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	9.00%	SE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	NE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	12.00%	NE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	NE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	10.00%	NNE 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	14.00%	N 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	N 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	N 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	N 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	4.00%	N 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	N 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	NNE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	2.00%	N 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DE72 3NR Postcode?

Download Speeds For DE72 3NR

Average Mbps	53.100
Median Mbps	59.800
Maximum Mbps	79.760

DE72 3NR has an average download speed of 53.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,460 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

30% of postcodes (357,181) have slower broadband speeds.

70% of postcodes (826,000) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DE72 3NR

Average Mbps	14.100
Median Mbps	16.600
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DE72 3NR has an average upload speed of 14.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

12,267 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

56% of postcodes (662,818) have slower upload speeds.

43% of postcodes (509,556) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DE72 3NR Postcode

England Primary Schools

Sawley Infant and Nursery School

Address: Sawley Infant and Nursery School, Wilmot Street, Sawley, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 3DQ

Distance: 2.14 miles

Contact:

Firfield Primary School

Address: Firfield Primary School, Firfield Avenue, Breaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3EG

Distance: 1.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01332872216

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School

Address: Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School, Derby Road, Risley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3SU

Distance: 2.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01159397622

Draycott Community Primary School

Address: Draycott Community Primary School, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3NH

Distance: 0.18 miles

School Website

Contact: 01332872261

Ashbrook Infant School

Address: Ashbrook Infant School, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HF

Distance: 1.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01332662695

Ashbrook Junior School

Address: Ashbrook Junior School, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HF

Distance: 1.74 miles

Contact:

Asterdale Primary School

Address: Asterdale Primary School, Borrowash Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7PH

Distance: 2.24 miles

Contact:

Sawley Junior School

Address: Sawley Junior School, Wilmot Street, Sawley, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3DQ

Distance: 2.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 01159733626

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DE72 3NR

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 15 THE GREEN, BREASTON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3DU

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 23 VICTORIA AVENUE, BORROWASH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3HE

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: :

SAWLEY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 198 TAMWORTH ROAD, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 3GS

Distance: 2.57 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 136-138 DERBY ROAD, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 4ER

Distance: 2.69 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 41 SANCROFT ROAD, SPONDON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 7EU

Distance: 2.92 miles

Contact: :

RISLEY HILL DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 98 DERBY ROAD, SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 5HU

Distance: 2.94 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DE72 3NR

BJ WILSON LTD

Address: 43 STATION ROAD, DRAYCOTT, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3QB

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01332 872113

EVANS PHARMACY

Address: 11 WILSTHORPE ROAD, BREASTON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3EA

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01332 875341

BJ WILSON LTD

Address: VICTORIA AVENUE, BORROWASH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3HD

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01332 674140

DALES CHEMIST

Address: PARK VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, CRANFLEET WAY, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 3RJ

Distance: 2.24 miles

Contact: tel: 0115 9730111

PEAK PHARMACY

Address: 60 DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 3FR

Distance: 2.26 miles

Contact: tel: 0115 9468886

EVANS PHARMACY

Address: 84 COLLEGE STREET, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 4NP

Distance: 2.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01159 732769

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DE72 3NR

DARLING EYECARE OPTICIANS

Address: 4 MAIN STREET, BREASTON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3DX

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01332 872 872

BORROWASH OPTICIANS

Address: 17 DERBY ROAD, BORROWASH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3JW

Distance: 1.66 miles

Contact: :

MARK DAVIS OPTICIAN

Address: 78 SITWELL STREET, SPONDON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 7FG

Distance: 2.98 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (LONG EATON)

Address: 59 MARKET PLACE, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 1JQ

Distance: 3.16 miles

Contact: :

4975 LONG EATON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, MIDLAND STREET, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 1NY

Distance: 3.18 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS

Address: 68-70 HIGH STREET, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 1LP

Distance: 3.23 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DE72 3NR

THE SURGERY ( BREASTON)

Address: 1 BRIDGEFIELD, DRAYCOTT ROAD, BREASTON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3DS

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: tel: 01332 872271

THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE ( B'WASH)

Address: 46 DERBY ROAD, BORROWASH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3HA

Distance: 1.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01332 665511

OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 207 VICTORIA AVENUE, BORROWASH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3HG

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: tel: 01332 280800

OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 207 VICTORIA AVENUE, BORROWASH, DERBY, DE72 3HG

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: :

WILMOT STREET SURGERY

Address: 165 WILMOT STREET, SAWLEY, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 3EL

Distance: 2.03 miles

Contact: tel: 0115 9733429

PARK VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: CRANFLEET WAY, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG10 3RJ

Distance: 2.24 miles

Contact: tel: 0115 9462690

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Transport Links near DE72 3NR

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DE72 3NR

Long Eaton
Long Eaton station, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS
Distance: 3.37 miles
Driving Time: 5.75 minutes
Spondon
Spondon station, Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX
Distance: 4.12 miles
Driving Time: 5.77 minutes
Attenborough
Attenborough station, Attenborough Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6AL
Distance: 5.21 miles
Driving Time: 10.95 minutes
Derby
Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU
Distance: 7.25 miles
Driving Time: 10.55 minutes
East Midlands Parkway
East Midlands Parkway station, Station Approach Road, off A453, Remembrance Way, near Ratcliffe-on-Soar, NG11 0EE
Distance: 8.27 miles
Driving Time: 10.96 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DE72 3NR

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DE72 3NR

M1 J25

Distance: 3.56 miles

Driving Time: 5.17 minutes

M1 J24

Distance: 6.48 miles

Driving Time: 9.07 minutes

M1 J24A

Distance: 7.88 miles

Driving Time: 9.62 minutes

M1 J23A

Distance: 8.26 miles

Driving Time: 10.58 minutes

M1 J26

Distance: 9.55 miles

Driving Time: 10.95 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DE72 3NR Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Erewash Co Const
Member or Parliament	Maggie Throup
Contact Details	Contact Maggie Throup
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the DE72 3NR Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Erewash District Council and the County Council is Derbyshire County Council.

Derbyshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Erewash District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Erewash District at the following link Erewash District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Erewash District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Erewash District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DE72 3NR Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Derbyshire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Derbyshire County Council

House Sales in DE72 3NR

Yearly House Sales for DE72 3NR
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£115,000	£115,000	£115,000	1
2012	£116,500	£220,000	£168,250	2
2015	£210,000	£207,500	£180,000	3
2016	£327,500	£327,500	£327,500	1
2017	£130,000	£130,000	£130,000	1
2018	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000	1
2020	£245,000	£191,000	£227,000	3
2021	£180,000	£180,000	£180,000	1
2022	£280,000	£390,000	£335,000	2

Postcodes near the DE72 3NR Postcode

DE72 3QX Cleveland Avenue DE72 3NJ Derby Road DE72 3NP Garfield Avenue DE72 3NS Lime Grove DE72 3ND Milner Avenue DE72 3QZ Queens Court DE72 3NQ St. Marys Avenue DE72 3PH Thoresby Crescent

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DE72 3NR Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DE72 3NR
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Iceland, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 1JJ	5.03 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Iceland
Lidl, Station Road, Sandiacre, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 5BE	5.05 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Lidl
Asda, Midland Street, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 1NY	5.12 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Asda
Aldi, Cross Street, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 1HD	5.29 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Aldi
Lidl, Raynesway, DERBY, DE24 0DW	5.43 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near the DE72 3NR Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DE72 3NR
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Station Road, Sandiacre, NG10 5AG	3.19 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Station Road
Wyvern Retail Park, Derby Ring Road, Derby, DE21 6NZ	4.01 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Wyvern Retail Park, Derby Ring Road
East Midlands Intl Airport, Derby, DE74 2SA	4.81 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to East Midlands Intl Airport
Donington Park Services, Derby, DE74 2TN	5.30 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to Donington Park Services

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DE72 3NR
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Linville Close, DERBY, DE21 7HX	3.26 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to McDonald's, Linville Close, DERBY, DE21 7HX
McDonald's, Waverley Street, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 1HG	3.28 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to McDonald's, Waverley Street, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 1HG
McDonald's, Derby Road, Spondon, DERBY, DE21 7UY	3.39 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to McDonald's, Derby Road, Spondon, DERBY, DE21 7UY
McDonald's, Wyvern Way, Chaddesden, DERBY, DE21 6NZ	4.01 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to McDonald's, Wyvern Way, Chaddesden, DERBY, DE21 6NZ

KFC Restaurants near DE72 3NR
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Cross Street, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 1HD	3.29 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to KFC Nottingham - Cross Street Retail Park
KFC, Wyvernside, Wyvern Way, DERBY, DE21 6RS	4.27 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to KFC Derby - Pride Park
KFC, Foresters Park Centre, Sinfin Lane, DERBY, DE23 8AG	5.45 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to KFC Derby - Foresters Leisure Park
KFC, Westfield Centre, DERBY, DE1 2PQ	5.49 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to KFC Derby - Westfield Centre
KFC, Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road, DERBY, DE21 4SY	5.85 miles	Directions from DE72 3NR to KFC Derby - Meteor Centre