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.
DE21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE21 postcode area.
38,236
42
£ 39,190 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Little Eaton Primary School
Cavendish Close Infant School
Meadow Farm Community Primary School
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Roe Farm Primary School
Parkview Primary School
West Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Mfg Londis Whittleway
- Birds (Derby) Ltd
- Broomhall Off Licence
- Halfords Ltd
- Central England Co-operative Society
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn (Derby East)
- Travelodge
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Bank
- The Malt Shovel
- Bell and Harp
- Breadsall Cricket Club
- The New Inn
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Asda Stores
- Central England Co-operative Society
- Central England Co-operative Society
- Co-operative
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Dine Contract Catering @ JD Sports Fashion Plc
- How High Grind
- Pentaxia
- Horsley Lodge
- Aroma Coffee House
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Greggs
- Greggs the Bakers Ltd
- Z&K T/A Subway Ltd
- The Little Kitchen/Georges Halfway House Cafe
- Burger King
- + 43 more
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