Area Analysis Derby, East Midlands

DE21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE21 postcode area.

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Population

38,236

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,190 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

DE21 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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 £219k. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.

home £219,527 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE21 is a postcode district in Derby, East Midlands, covering 1262 active and 181 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DE21 (10%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (9%). This mix of 12 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DE21 are around £219k, down 2.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE21 at 313 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 42 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 DE21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4329
Anti-social behaviour1722
Public order1043
Shoplifting990
Other theft904

school Local Schools

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Little Eaton Primary School

Good217 pupils
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Cavendish Close Infant School

Good271 pupils
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Meadow Farm Community Primary School

Good174 pupils
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Breadsall CofE VC Primary School

Good118 pupils
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Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good98 pupils
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Roe Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement428 pupils
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Parkview Primary School

Good242 pupils
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West Park School

Good1442 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Mfg Londis Whittleway
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd
  • Murco (Londis)
  • B J Wilson
  • Aldi
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Derby East)
  • Travelodge
  • Travelodge
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • The Bank
  • The Malt Shovel
  • Alfies
  • Chaddesden Jubilee Club
  • Chaddesden Park Social Club
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering @ JD Sports Fashion Plc
  • How High Grind
  • Pentaxia
  • Horsley Lodge
  • Chaplins Coffee Lounge
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Asda Stores
  • Central England Co-operative Society
  • Central England Co-operative Society
  • Co-operative
  • Co-operative
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Greggs the Bakers Ltd
  • Z&K T/A Subway Ltd
  • #Spice
  • 3 Chefs
  • + 43 more