Is DE2 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in DE2 are higher than average, at 372 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in DE2?

The average property price in DE2 is currently around £211k.

What is the population of DE2?

The population for the DE2 area is approximately 41,694 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Derby, East Midlands

DE2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE2 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

41,694

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,980 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10

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7/10

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6/10

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4/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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5/10

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10/10

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Area Character

DE2 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £211k. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.

home £211,221 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE2 is a postcode district in Derby, East Midlands, covering 0 active and 2123 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in DE2 are around £211k, down 8.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE2 at 372 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%

Asian / British Asian6.2%

Black / African / Caribbean2.9%

Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5982

Anti-social behaviour2077

Public order1428

Shoplifting1270

Criminal damage and arson1173

school Local Schools

Zaytouna Primary School

Requires Improvement416 pupils

Lord Street Nursery School

Good85 pupils

Harrington Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils

Walbrook Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils

Stonehill Nursery School

Good91 pupils

Little Eaton Primary School

Good217 pupils

Becket Primary School

Good233 pupils

Dale Community Primary School

Good557 pupils