DE72 2GH postcode in Shardlow, Derbyshire
DE72 2GH is a postcode in Shardlow, in the Aston ward of South Derbyshire. It is in the South Derbyshire parliamentary constituency and the Derbyshire police force area, and has been in use since August 1992.
Where DE72 2GH is, and what is near it
- DE72 2GH
- Other postcodes in DE72 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.8691, longitude -1.3440)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after DE72 2GH?
- South DerbyshireDistrict council South Derbyshire: bins, council tax, planning
- DerbyshireCounty council Derbyshire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around DE72 2GH Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- DerbyshirePolice force area
- South DerbyshireParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Samantha Niblett (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Samantha Niblett
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at DE72 2GH?
Every home and business at DE72 2GH can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
South Derbyshire: 93%
South Derbyshire: 98%
The line marks the figure across South Derbyshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at DE72 2GH?
South Derbyshire District Council gives bin days for each home rather than each postcode. BinDayBuddy finds yours from your house number, from the council's own system.
Find the bin days for your home on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is DE72 2GH at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 55 homes and businesses at DE72 2GH. 55 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across South Derbyshire
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for DE72 2GH: 991 properties in South Derbyshire are at high risk (1.6% of all its properties). All the figures for South Derbyshire
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of DE72 2GH is in 3 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:00 on 22 October 2026.
- Rivers Trent and Derwent at Shardlow and Great WilneFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Rivers Trent and Derwent at Shardlow and Great Wilne
- Lower Derwent in DerbyshireFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower Derwent in Derbyshire
- River Trent in NottinghamshireFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Trent in Nottinghamshire
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:00 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near DE72 2GH?
Homes in DE72 2 sold for a typical £294,950 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 62 sales, down 7.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £320,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £294,950
▼ down 7.8% on the 12 months before
Across the whole DE72 district: a typical £275,000 from 261 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in DE72 2GH
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in DE72 2GH from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 20 July 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at DE72 2GH
The Food Standards Agency lists 3 food businesses at DE72 2GH. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near DE72 2GH?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 780 homes in the neighbourhood around DE72 2GH. The largest share of them, 19%, are in council tax band B. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (25%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in South Derbyshire for 2026‑27: £2,340. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,560 (band A) to £3,899 (band G); band B, the most common, is £1,820.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 120 (15%) | £1,560 |
| Band B | about 150 (19%) | £1,820 |
| Band C | about 150 (19%) | £2,080 |
| Band D | about 140 (18%) | £2,340 |
| Band E | about 120 (15%) | £2,860 |
| Band F | about 50 (6%) | £3,379 |
| Band G | about 50 (6%) | £3,899 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,679 |
When the homes were built
- 25% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 18% 1945 to 1964
- 21% 1965 to 1982
- 21% 1983 to 1999
- 7% 2000 to 2009
- 5% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for South Derbyshire before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of DE72 2GH is in (ONS area E01019832), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near DE72 2GH?
The nearest open schools to DE72 2GH, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to DE72 2GH?
The nearest railway station to the centre of DE72 2GH is Long Eaton Rail Station, 4.2 km away in a straight line.
- Long Eaton Rail Station Railway station 4.2 kmCycle
- East Midlands Parkway Rail Station Railway station 5.5 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Navigation Inn, 127 m away.
More stations near DE72 2GH, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near DE72 2GH?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of DE72 2GH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Castle Donington Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01332 856050 3.0 kmCycle
- Overdale Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01332 280800 5.3 kmDrive
- College Street Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 0115 973 4502 5.7 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near DE72 2GH?
The nearest charging points to the centre of DE72 2GH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Gridserve Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 1.5 kmCycle
- Gridserve Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near DE72 2GH?
The nearest to the centre of DE72 2GH, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Castle Donington Dental Care Phone 01332 810233 3.0 kmCycle
- Breaston Dental Care Phone 01332 873404 3.6 kmCycle
- Pearce & Nobles @ Sawley Dental Phone 0115 973 4941 4.1 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to DE72 2GH?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Phone 01332 265500 9.8 kmDrive
- Royal Derby Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01332 340131 12.3 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near DE72 2GH?
The nearest care homes to the centre of DE72 2GH, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Shardlow Manor Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01332 792466 600 mWalk
- Castle Donington Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report November 2024 · Phone 01332 853588 3.2 kmCycle
- Richmond Village Aston On Trent Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 01332 794300 3.2 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near DE72 2GH?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DE72 2GH, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Evans Pharmacy, 57-59 Borough Street Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 6:15pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01332 810213 3.0 kmCycle
- Peak Pharmacy, 60 Draycott Road Mon to Fri 9am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0115 946 8886 3.4 kmCycle
- Evans Pharmacy, 11 Wilsthorpe Road Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01332 875341 3.8 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near DE72 2GH?
The nearest vets to the centre of DE72 2GH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- M A Aldridge 3.0 kmCycle
- Dovecote Veterinary Hospital 3.2 kmCycle
- Ark Veterinary Clinic 5.4 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is DE72 2GH in a conservation area?
The centre of DE72 2GH is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near DE72 2GH?
Police.uk records 6 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of DE72 2GH in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for DE72 2GH
- Ward
- Aston
- Parish
- Shardlow and Great Wilne
- Region
- East Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Shardlow
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- August 1992
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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