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DE72 3XP

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Ockbrook & Borrowash

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Detailed insights for DE72 3XP

Overview

Postcode DE72 3XP is located in an urban city, within the Ockbrook & Borrowash ward of Erewash in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Borrowash & Ockbrook area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Borrowash & Ockbrook is £54,046 per year. The nearest station is Spondon, about 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Borrowash & Ockbrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Borrowash & Ockbrook has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Borrowash & Ockbrook is £54,046 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from DE72 3XP.

Flood risk

No risk

Borrowash & Ockbrook near DE72 3XP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Spondon located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
3,095.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.59(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.32(-57%)
Public order
3.66(-47%)
Other theft
2.44(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.83(-75%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
357
89.25%
Other White
11
2.75%
Indian
7
1.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.5%
Other Asian
4
1%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
41.12%
Level 3 (A level)
63
19.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.33%
No qualifications
31
9.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
42.2%
Owns with a mortgage
59
34.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
10.98%
Other social rented
14
8.09%
Shared ownership
4
2.31%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Ockbrook & Borrowash

Median price£264,500
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £350K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £264,500 (about £289 per square foot) in Ockbrook & Borrowash area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £745,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ockbrook & Borrowash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£330,000£307
Semi-Detached29£230,000£255
Terraced7£192,500£265
Flats1£50,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ockbrook & Borrowash

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockbrook & Borrowash.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£167,250£179,950
2017£250,000£70,750£160,000£145,000
2018£280,000£79,000£185,000£164,500
2019£260,000£69,000£181,500£138,500
2020£272,500£77,000£195,000£185,000
2021£341,500£74,000£220,000£163,800
2022£350,000£225,000£187,250
2023£375,000£110,000£225,000£188,000
2024£344,500£72,500£230,000£201,250
2025£330,000£50,000£232,500£236,475
2026£374,000£246,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockbrook & Borrowash.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ockbrook & Borrowash.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£188£227
2017£239£156£172£163
2018£251£167£194£203
2019£244£165£205£171
2020£256£143£208£209
2021£290£170£223£205
2022£286£271£244
2023£320£238£265£277
2024£333£129£238£255
2025£315£126£247£229
2026£303£228£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ockbrook & Borrowash.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ockbrook & Borrowash in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE72 3XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE72 3XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 20257, Coopers Close, Derby, DE72 3XWDetachedFreehold£415,000
25 Jul 20257, Weavers Close, Derby, DE72 3YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
25 Mar 202644, Lace Makers Close, Derby, DE72 3WRDetachedFreehold£412,500
13 Mar 202628, Lace Makers Close, Derby, DE72 3WRDetachedFreehold£390,000
02 May 202558, Lace Makers Close, Derby, DE72 3WRFlatsLeasehold£263,000

Schools

In the DE72 3XP postcode area, located within Borrowash & Ockbrook, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE72 3XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryAshbrook Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAshbrook Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE72 3XP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE72 3XP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBorrowash Convenience155 Nottingham Road, Derby, DE72 3FPWalking directions to Borrowash Convenience
0.4 miThe Priorway71-77 Priorway Avenue, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3HXWalking directions to The Priorway

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Erewash district (2025-26).

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,758
Band C£2,009
Band D£2,260
Band E£2,762
Band F£3,265
Band G£3,767
Band H£4,520

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE72 3XP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Greg Maskalick

Ockbrook & Borrowash - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Jane Catherine White

Ockbrook & Borrowash - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Richard Mark Locke

Ockbrook & Borrowash - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jonathan Davies

Mid Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictErewashE07000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid DerbyshireE14001362
ParishOckbrook and BorrowashE04002832
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Borrowash & OckbrookE02004086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Erewash 009BE01019684
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE72 3XP

Is DE72 3XP (Borrowash & Ockbrook) safe?

The area around DE72 3XP records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near DE72 3XP?

The median sale price around DE72 3XP in Borrowash & Ockbrook is £264,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE72 3XP?

There are 2 schools close to DE72 3XP, including Ashbrook Junior School (Good) and Ashbrook Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE72 3XP?

DE72 3XP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE72 3XP (Borrowash & Ockbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Derbyshire covering DE72 3XP is Jonathan Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Greg Maskalick (Independent), Jane Catherine White (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard Mark Locke (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.