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About

Aston ward is a rural area in South Derbyshire, characterised by a collection of small villages and hamlets, including Aston-on-Trent, Weston-on-Trent, and Shardlow. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with open fields and the River Trent forming a significant part of its eastern boundary. The Trent and Mersey Canal also runs through the ward, historically linking it to wider trade networks.

The settlement pattern is dispersed, with a focus on farming and residential life rather than concentrated industry. The area includes the notable location of Shardlow, known for its well-preserved historic wharves and warehouses from its time as a major inland port. This canal-side heritage remains a defining aspect of the local environment and community structure.

Area overview

On average Aston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aston is £68,599 per year. There are 7 schools in Aston: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aston is home to around 9,288 people, with a population density of about 217.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aston Population
9,288
Population density
217.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.18(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.35(-21%)
Vehicle crime
5.28(+28%)
Public order
4.95(-28%)
Other theft
4.95(-13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,226
88.57%
Indian
208
2.24%
Other White
207
2.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
123
1.32%
African
78
0.84%
Total population: 9,288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,056
40.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,420
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
975
12.99%
No qualifications
839
11.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
580
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,504

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,684
43.45%
Owns outright
1,490
38.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
313
8.08%
Other social rented
166
4.28%
Social rents from council
118
3.04%
Total households: 3,876

Property prices in Aston

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £732,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced29£202,500
Detached93£330,000
Flats14£255,000
Semi-Detached37£266,000

10 years median price trend in Aston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

All postcodes in Aston

DE737FY

Arleston Lane

DE722AD

Far Moorside

DE736AA

Sandgate Road

DE737GU

Trent Side

DE723UL

The Greenway

DE736WU

Henshall Drive

DE722GS

Cowlishaw Close

DE722EG

Milestones Close

DE245AF

Mill Hill

DE245BE

Marisco Close

DE722EF

Priest Meadows

DE722BP

The Avenue

DE723EQ

Main Road

DE736AH

Barnwell Way

DE737HB

Church Lane

DE722DU

Hilton Gardens

DE735UH

Aston

DE737HF

Swarkestone Road

DE736AG

Amberley Close

DE737HP

Club Lane

DE722ER

Swarkestone Road

DE722GW

London Road

DE737FX

The Watermeadows

DE723WF

Grove Court

DE722AU

Compton Avenue

DE737JL

Walnut Close

DE722ED

Cottage Meadow Way

DE245BY

Holt Way

DE723HH

Meadow Court

DE245DG

Astwell Gardens

DE243HZ

Ambleside Close

DE722DS

Mulberry Way

DE722EP

Heath Close

DE736WB

The Hill

DE722GX

Aston Lane

DE736TQ

Snelsmoor Lane

DE736XS

Embleton Way

DE723UY

Robins Close

DE737JB

Derby Road

DE736WS

Riber Drive

DE245BR

Mitford Road

DE722DZ

Aston

DE723EX

Brook Court

DE245AA

Colwell Drive

DE722BJ

The Green

DE245DQ

Bowes Road

DE735PB

Griffon Close

DE722HA

Wilne Lane

DE723EP

Bridlegate Lane

DE245AG

Meadow Nook

DE722GR

London Road

DE723GZ

Castle Court

DE245DR

Bramber Close

DE245AE

Orchard Close

DE737HG

Brookfield

DE245DU

Pickering Drive

DE722HS

Cavendish Close

DE737HQ

Beaumont Close

DE722DT

Posey Lane

DE723EU

Ambaston Lane

DE722BN

Weston Hall Drive

DE722GA

London Road

DE722AZ

Rectory Gardens

DE737UD

Swarkestone Road

DE722HH

The Maltings

DE245AJ

Windmill Close

DE737GF

Fir Tree Drive

DE723ES

Main Street

DE245BZ

Bowes Road

DE245DJ

Worcester Lane

DE723FF

Ambaston Lane

DE737GT

Church Lane

DE722DE

Aston Hall Drive

DE722BA

Weston Road

DE723UA

Cornmill Close

DE722HW

Walnut Close

DE722DH

Shardlow Road

DE737GS

Swarkestone Road

DE243GU

Dalbeattie Avenue

DE723TR

Ambaston Lane

DE243GX

Hayfield Drive

DE736BJ

Aston

DE722AJ

Park View

DE722AH

Lodge Estate

DE723WD

Sturges Lane

DE245DD

Bampton Close

DE736XB

Crawley Way

DE722AL

Elmlands Close

DE722BB

Valerie Road

DE245BL

Rowton Way

DE737GQ

Lowes Lane

DE737GW

Derby Road

DE722DQ

The Pastures

DE245AT

Kimbolton Way

DE737AE

Merlin Gardens

DE722HD

Millfield

DE736AD

Kirby Drive

DE722BQ

Kings Mill Lane

DE722WW

Aston

DE737NH

Deep Dale Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.