Affluence in DE72 3AZ
How DE72 3AZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Breaston & Draycott
- Council
- Erewash
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,576 (2024)
DE72 3AZDerby
How well off DE72 3AZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DE72 3AZ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Crime9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the DE72 3AZ area is below that, at 48.3%. 41.5% are retired and 2.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DE72 3AZ area is above that, at 42.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DE72 3AZ area is broadly in line with that, at 36.1%. 16.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DE72 3AZ sits in (Breaston & Draycott): about 1,576 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.