Living in DE72, Erewash
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE72 in Erewash. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Erewash: £217,901, up 2.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE72
58 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE72 in the last 2 years, with a median of £235,000 and a range from £80,000 to £615,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 DERBY ROAD, DE72 3NJ | detached | £375,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 10A MARKET STREET, DE72 3NB | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 4 ST CHADS CLOSE, DE72 3PF | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 105 CLEVELAND AVENUE, DE72 3QX | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 17 MAPLETON ROAD, DE72 3QQ | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 5 VICTORIA AVENUE, DE72 3PL | semi-detached | £205,000 | 2026-04-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Shardlow Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Borrow Wood Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Draycott Community Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.5 mi |
| Asterdale Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.0 mi |
10 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.3% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
12 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE72 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Erewash's figures.
Common questions about DE72
What is the average house price in DE72?
The average sold price in Erewash is £217,901 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE72?
Prices in Erewash are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE72?
The median of 58 recorded sales around central DE72 in the last 2 years is £235,000, ranging from £80,000 to £615,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE72?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE72, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE72?
12 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE72 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE72 at risk of flooding?
Central DE72 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE72 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £235,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 12 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE72 safe?
12 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE72 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE72 or NG10, DE72 or DE74, DE72 or DE24.
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