Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

ROCHLEY CLOSE, DE21 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHLEY CLOSE, DE21 2AU.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE21 2AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE21 2AU's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £275k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £275k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DE21 2AU is a sought-after residential area on Rochley Close, 0.8km from Breadsall Hilltop in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE21 2AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00068535 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2AU. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE21 2AU has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Breadsall CofE VC Primary School

Good118 pupils0.8 km
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Da Vinci Academy

Good666 pupils0.8 km
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Breadsall Hill Top Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Academy

Good136 pupils0.8 km
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Parkview Primary School

Good242 pupils0.8 km
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Roe Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement428 pupils1.3 km
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Cavendish Close Infant School

Good271 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
  • Drinks World1.0 km
  • B J Wilson Ltd0.9 km
  • GT News & Booze0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Oak and Acorn0.9 km
  • Breadsall Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Windmill Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • #Spice0.3 km
  • Oakwood Chef0.2 km
  • Tasty Yummy1.0 km
  • 3 Spices1.0 km
  • Peony House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby3.7 km
  • Spondon4.4 km
  • Duffield5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Windmill Inn0.2 km
  • Windmill Inn0.2 km
  • Sedgebrook Close0.3 km
  • Car Showroom0.3 km
  • Chandlers Ford0.3 km