17,098TOTAL POPULATION
7,191HOUSEHOLDS
8.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£44,720AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DE3 POSTCODE REGION

Derby (DE3)

The DE3 postcode area is located in the Derby postcode town region, within the county of Derbyshire, and contains a total of 2583 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the DE3 postcode area, including Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Burton-On-Trent, Derby, Heanor, Ilkeston, Matlock, Ripley, Swadlincote which come under the local authority of the Derby Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in DE3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DE3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DE3 postcode is located in the Derby district in the East Midlands region of England. It covers the rural villages, small towns and hamlets around Repton, including Catton, Measham, Staunton Harold, Willington, Twyford, Etwall, Melbourne and Egginton. The area is largely rural, with small pockets of urban development.

Due to its close proximity to places such as Burton on Trent, Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham, the area is of great economic importance for the East Midlands and wider UK. The area has seen significant residential developments, many of which are connected to businesses based in these larger cities.

The day-to-day life in the area is heavily based around agriculture and forestry, with many small villages and hamlets made up largely of these activities. Tourists increasingly visit the area to take in the beautiful views, explore the local wildlife and culture, or enjoy its historical attractions, such as Repton's Priory Church.

The area has excellent transport connections - intersected by the A50 and A38 roads - making it accessible to both the east and the west. The journey time from Derby to London is just two and a half hours, and the area has excellent rail links with the likes of Birmingham, Leicester and beyond.

Education plays a large part in day-to-day life in this area, with a good range of state and private schools, including Repton School, Mount St. Bernard College and de Ferrers Academy - all of which have outstanding performance ratings. In the summer, the area plays host to many festivals and events, including the Melbourne Country Fair and the National Forest Fair.

Other attractions in the area include the National Memorial Arboretum, Tutbury Castle and Calke Abbey. Shops, pubs and other facilities are plentiful, with chains and independent establishments providing a range of services and entertainment.

DE3 is a pleasant and vibrant area, with excellent transport links and facilities allowing visitors and locals alike to experience a variety of landscapes, environmental, historical and cultural attractions.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 19%UNEMPLOYED

19% of people in DE3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 69%WHITE
  • 31%NON-WHITE

69% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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DE3Derbyshire

Derbyshire

The county of Derbyshire

DE3 is located in the county of Derbyshire, in England.

Derbyshire has a total population of 1,042,000, making it the 20th largest county in the UK.

Derbyshire has a total area of 1013 square miles, and a population density of 396 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Derbyshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDE3
Postal TownDerby
MSOA NameDerby 015
LSOA NameDerby 015E
CountyDerbyshire
RegionDerbyshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityDerby
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

DE3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DE3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Langley Common
Littleover
Mackworth
Mackworth
Mickleover
Radbourne
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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