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Covering Ambaston, Aston-on-Trent, Borrowash, Breaston, Church Wilne, Draycott, Elvaston, Ockbrook, Risley, Shardlow, Weston-on-Trent, including Arboretum, Aston, Castle Donington Central. Find plumbers nearby.
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DE72 (Ambaston) in a nutshell
DE72 covers Ambaston, Aston-on-Trent, Borrowash, Breaston, Church Wilne, Draycott, Elvaston, Ockbrook, Risley, Shardlow, Weston-on-Trent, in Derby and Erewash and North West Leicestershire and South Derbyshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for DE72
Two councils in one district
DE72 is split between Derby and Erewash and North West Leicestershire and South Derbyshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
DE72 stretches across Arboretum, Aston, Breaston and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DE72', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOwn your home? This is for you too.
It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Derby: 60.1% owner-occupiedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
More detail on the Derby page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does DE72 cover?
DE72 (Ambaston, Aston-on-Trent, Borrowash, Breaston, Church Wilne, Draycott, Elvaston, Ockbrook, Risley, Shardlow, Weston-on-Trent) includes the wards of Arboretum, Aston, Breaston, Castle Donington Central, Daleacre Hill, Draycott & Risley, Ockbrook & Borrowash (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to DE72?
Neighbouring districts include DE7 (Horsley Woodhouse), DE74 (Castle Donington), DE24 (Allenton), NG10 (Long Eaton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DE72 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in DE72?
About 8,924 households and 20,453 residents at the 2011 Census, across 452 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is DE72 in?
DE72 sits in Derby, Erewash, North West Leicestershire, South Derbyshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Derby South, Erewash, Mid Derbyshire, North West Leicestershire, South Derbyshire.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- DE72 1
- Areas covered
- Ambaston, Aston-on-Trent, Borrowash, Breaston, Church Wilne, Draycott, Elvaston, Ockbrook, Risley, Shardlow, Weston-on-Trent 2
- Active postcodes
- 452 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 8,924 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 20,453 2
- Electoral wards
- Arboretum, Aston, Breaston, Castle Donington Central, Daleacre Hill, Draycott & Risley, Ockbrook & Borrowash 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Derby South, Erewash, Mid Derbyshire, North West Leicestershire, South Derbyshire 4
- Local authority
- Derby, Erewash, North West Leicestershire, South Derbyshire 4
- Households in converted/shared houses (Derby built-up area)
- 1.4% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.