Postcode DE73 8FA is located in a rural town, within the Melbourne ward of South Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne is £59,897 per year. The nearest station is Peartree located about 5.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,279 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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.
The average income per household in Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne is £59,897 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE73 8FA.
Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne near DE73 8FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Peartree located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Melbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,030,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £177,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £310,975 |
| Terraced | 14 | £253,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melbourne
In the DE73 8FA postcode area, located within Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Melbourne Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Melbourne Infant School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE73 8FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Derby Road, Derby, DE73 8FE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Melbourne Convenience Store | 4-6 Derby Road, Derby, DE73 8FE | Walking directions to Melbourne Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for South Derbyshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.