Postcode DE73 8LJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne is £46,400 per year. The nearest station is Peartree located about 5.0 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 low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 of residents in Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne is £46,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE73 8LJ.
Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne near DE73 8LJ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Melbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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 | 28 | £437,750 |
| Flats | 6 | £176,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melbourne
In the DE73 8LJ postcode area, located within Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Melbourne Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Melbourne Infant School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE73 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Derby Road, Derby, DE73 8FE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Melbourne Convenience Store | 4-6 Derby Road, Derby, DE73 8FE | Walking directions to Melbourne Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.