Cartwright Close Melbourne, South Derbyshire
9 addresses across 1 postcode (DE73), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 35426257.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £370,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Derbyshire costs £2,340 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 8 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Melbourne & Chellaston Medical Practice, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £313,500 | £313,500 | £313,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £348,250 | £348,250 | £348,250 |
| 2019 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2017 | 2 | £352,495 | £349,995 | £354,995 |
| 2016 | 6 | £239,495 | £136,995 | £281,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 4 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2025 | 10 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £313,500 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 4 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £327,500 | |
| 24 Jan 2020 | 14 DE73 8LA | Detached | £348,250 | |
| 15 Feb 2019 | 10 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 7 Dec 2017 | 16 DE73 8LA | Detached | £354,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2017 | 14 DE73 8LA | Detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 2 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £281,995 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 10 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £136,995 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 4 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £278,005 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 8 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £237,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 6 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £239,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 12 DE73 8LA | Semi-detached | £238,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House (7). Built: 2015 (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Derbyshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,340 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,560 | £1,820 | £2,080 | £2,340 | £2,860 | £3,379 | £3,899 | £4,679 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (25% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 68 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE73 8LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Spondon 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Willington 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nettlefold Crescent Kings Newton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Springfield House Melbourne | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street and Derby Road Car Park | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Melbourne & Chellaston Medical Practice | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Melbourne Dental Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashby Hospital | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Ascot Drive Police Station | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Victoria Street | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 40 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Tarasivka 6.7 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hilly Fields 2.8 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Melbourne Castle fortified manor and earlier medieval manorial remains, a scheduled monument, 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 73 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Castle fortified manor and earlier medieval manorial remains | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Melbourne Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Swarkestone Old Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Poppy Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Coneyburrow Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Black Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Robin Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Dimminsdale | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
9 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from aircraft, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Derbyshire: see them on the South Derbyshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Melbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardinge Arms DE73 8BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Melbourne Royal British Legion DE73 8FE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Turaa Indian Streatery DE73 8FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nettlefold Crescent (4); On or near Windsor Avenue (3); On or near Main Street (3); On or near Melton Avenue (2); On or near Jackson Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DE73 8LA: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Marlpit Road · Woodlands Close · Jackson Close · Paget Road · Melton Avenue · The Woodlands · Kings Newton Lane · Windsor Avenue · Smith Avenue · Nettlefold Crescent · Woodlands Way · Queensway
All the streets in DE73 and across South Derbyshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.