The Wharf is in Shardlow, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE72 2HG is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby, DE72 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE72 2HH, DE72 2HS, DE72 2HA, DE72 2HE, DE72 2HD, DE72 2WE, DE72 2GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE72 2HG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 48.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 33.7% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 40.1% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 28.6% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 41.4% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 95.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Wharf was 99.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Wharf has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston and the 68th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47A The Wharf, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2024-01-11 | £440,252 |
| The Loft The Malthouse The Wharf, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-09-15 | £416,146 |
| 48A The Wharf, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-09-20 | £528,402 |
| 52A The Wharf, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-06-30 | £819,427 |
| The Malthouse The Wharf, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-11-27 | £728,208 |
DE72 2HG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE72 2HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardlow Primary School Shardlow Primary School London Road , Shardlow DE72 2GR | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Draycott Community Primary School Hopwell Road , Draycott DE72 3NH | 2out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemington Primary School Main Street , Hemington DE74 2RB | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston-on-Trent Primary School Long Croft , Aston-on-Trent DE72 2UH | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Community Primary School Grange Drive , Castle Donington DE74 2QU | 2out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington College Mount Pleasant , Castle Donington DE74 2LN | 3out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley School The Old Rectory, Risley Lane , Breaston DE72 3AU | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Nights | 134 London Road, Shardlow | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel Inn | 49 The Wharf, Shardlow | 37 yd | |
| The New Inn | The Wharf, Shardlow | 37 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | London Road, Shardlow | 329 yd | |
| Boat House | London Road, Shardlow | 410 yd | |
| Old Crown Inn | Old Crown Inn, Cavendish Bridge | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wharf Recreation Ground THE WHARF | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Shardlow Village Hall The Wharf | grass pitches | 258 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.