Postcode DE72 3QS is located in an urban city, within the Draycott & Risley ward of Erewash in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Breaston & Draycott area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Breaston & Draycott is £50,938 per year. The nearest station is Long Eaton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Draycott Millennium Green.
Breaston & Draycott has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Breaston & Draycott has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Breaston & Draycott is £50,938 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 302 ft away from DE72 3QS.
Breaston & Draycott near DE72 3QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Long Eaton located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Draycott Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Draycott Millennium Green |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Draycott & Risley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £419,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £224,995 | £255 |
| Terraced | 12 | £168,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 11 | £160,000 | £213 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305,000 | £124,475 | £162,000 | £131,000 |
| 2017 | £232,500 | £125,070 | £161,000 | £142,000 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £129,750 | £178,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £390,000 | £131,000 | £175,000 | £146,500 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £105,250 | £180,000 | £158,500 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £130,000 | £195,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £129,000 | £250,000 | £175,000 |
| 2023 | £470,000 | £154,000 | £220,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £370,000 | £160,000 | £240,000 | £197,500 |
| 2025 | £388,500 | £156,250 | £224,995 | £176,500 |
| 2026 | £615,000 | £120,000 | £226,125 | £156,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £158 | £169 | £152 |
| 2017 | £229 | £163 | £180 | £166 |
| 2018 | £224 | £159 | £207 | £156 |
| 2019 | £252 | £171 | £207 | £190 |
| 2020 | £269 | £173 | £195 | £158 |
| 2021 | £273 | £182 | £221 | £214 |
| 2022 | £301 | £189 | £269 | £229 |
| 2023 | £304 | £217 | £237 | £247 |
| 2024 | £292 | £199 | £243 | £202 |
| 2025 | £327 | £213 | £260 | £207 |
| 2026 | £465 | £199 | £259 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE72 3QS.
In the DE72 3QS postcode area, located within Breaston & Draycott, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE72 3QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barneys | 6 Market Street, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3NB | Walking directions to Barneys |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 24 Derby Road, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3NJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Draycott Off Licence | 57 Station Road, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3QB | Walking directions to Draycott Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Erewash district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE72 3QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Scott
Draycott & Risley - Elected 4 May 2023
Val Clare
Draycott & Risley - Elected 4 May 2023
Adam Thompson
Erewash - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE72 3QS records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DE72 3QS in Breaston & Draycott is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DE72 3QS, including Draycott Community Primary School and Ellern Mede Derby School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE72 3QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erewash covering DE72 3QS is Adam Thompson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Tim Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Val Clare (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.