DE21 2AH is a sought-after residential area on Bolehill Close, 1.1km from Breadsall in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 17.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE21 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00179894 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLEHILL CLOSE, DE21 2AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLEHILL CLOSE, DE21 2AH.
492
23
£ 51,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE21 2AH's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £240k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £240k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2AH. The average age is 23.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,425
6 sales · Mean £ 76,962
Detached
£ 290,995
7 sales · Mean £ 302,283
Semi-Detached
£ 229,995
9 sales · Mean £ 235,047
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2AH has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parkview Primary School
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
St Andrew's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
- B J Wilson Ltd1.0 km
- GT News & Booze1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oak and Acorn1.0 km
- Breadsall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Windmill Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- #Spice0.7 km
- Oakwood Chef0.7 km
- Peony House1.0 km
- Oakwood Fish Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby4.2 km
- Spondon4.5 km
- Duffield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Lane0.1 km
- Lime Lane0.1 km
- Greenway0.2 km
- Greenway0.2 km
- Brookside Road Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212AH · Data under Open Government Licence