Quick Close Melbourne, South Derbyshire
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE73), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35400814.
19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale. 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 4). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in South Derbyshire costs £2,340 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 8.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 720 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 72 to 76 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Melbourne & Chellaston Medical Practice, about 180 m away. About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £118,475 | £107,000 | £129,950 |
| 2008 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £165,000 | £160,000 | £169,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £129,950 | £129,950 | £129,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £69,500 | £69,500 | £69,500 |
| 1998 | 2 | £54,000 | £52,500 | £55,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2018 | 1 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 3 DE73 8GH | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2012 | 16 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £178,000 | |
| 6 May 2011 | 18 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2009 | 22 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £129,950 | |
| 24 Jul 2009 | 22 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2008 | 16 DE73 8GH | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2006 | 3 DE73 8GH | Detached | £169,950 | |
| 11 Aug 2006 | 20 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 18 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2003 | 18 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 3 DE73 8GH | Detached | £129,950 | |
| 6 Dec 2001 | 3 DE73 8GH | Detached | £83,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 1 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £69,500 | |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 7 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £55,500 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 20 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £52,500 | |
| 19 Aug 1997 | 3 DE73 8GH | Detached | £53,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 18 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £53,000 | |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 7 DE73 8GH | Terraced | £56,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (9); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
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 C (29% of about 1,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 84, 88 and 90 High Street, grade II
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 72 m and 76 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE73 8GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DE73 8GH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km |
| Willington 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km | |
| Spondon 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 33 within 800 m; nearest Ashby Road Melbourne | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Springfield House Melbourne | 1.0 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest High Street and Derby Road Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 7.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Melbourne & Chellaston Medical Practice | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Melbourne Dental Practice | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Ashby Hospital | 8.6 km |
| Police station | Ascot Drive Police Station | 8.3 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Premier Victoria Street | 440 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 720 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Tarasivka 6.7 ha | 2.6 km |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Hilly Fields 2.8 ha | 120 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 29 | 29 |
None of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 740 m | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doves Garages Ltd DE73 8GJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2023 |
| High Hill Chinese DE73 8GJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Leddy's DE73 8GJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Soup and Pudding Club DE73 8DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Melbourne Assembly Rooms DE73 8DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Melbourne Inn DE73 8GJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop DE73 8DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| MB Pizza Place DE73 8DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Forteys DE73 8DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Gateau Guillotine DE73 8DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers DE73 8DS | Manufacturers/packers | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Food at 37 DE73 8DS | Other catering premises | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd DE73 8DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Boot @ Melbourne DE73 8FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Second Sitting DE73 8FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (6); On or near Blanch Croft (5); On or near George Street (4); On or near Selina Street (3); On or near Ashby Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 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 8 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
Nearby streets
Selina Street · Thomas Cook Close · Washington Close · Orchard Close · George Street · Moira Street · High Street · Peniston Rise · Ashby Road · The Pingle · Dunnicliffe Lane · Blanch Croft
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.