Brookfield is in Barrow On Trent, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE73 7HG is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookfield, Barrow On Trent, Derby, DE73 7HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 7NA, DE73 7GP, DE73 7HE, DE73 7HQ, DE73 7HD, DE73 7JL, DE73 7GF, DE73 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 7HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 51.7% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 54.1% | 48.3% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE73 7HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 24.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.2% | 52.3% | -13.9% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 11.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 50% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 36.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.9% | 98.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookfield was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookfield has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston and the 41st highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Brookfield, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-07-15 | £278,088 |
| 7 Brookfield, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-07-13 | £228,035 |
| 17 Brookfield, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2011-03-04 | £308,125 |
| 3 Brookfield, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-05-22 | £284,324 |
| 16 Brookfield, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-02-17 | £444,743 |
DE73 7HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE73 7HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 4,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School Twyford Road , Barrow-on-Trent DE73 7HA | 4out of 4 | 149 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Croft Primary Academy Deep Dale Lane , Sinfin DE24 3HF | 2out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School Heather Close , Stenson Fields DE24 3BW | 2out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repton Preparatory School Foremarke Hall , Milton DE65 6EJ | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 4,521 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Catherine Harpur's School Rose Lane , Ticknall DE73 7JW | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 5,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twyford Road Playing Fields TWYFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 523 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.