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.
ROCHLEY CLOSE, DE21 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHLEY CLOSE, DE21 2AU.
293
49
£ 51,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
St Andrew's Academy
Parkview Primary School
Roe Farm Primary School
Cavendish Close Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Drinks World1.0 km
- B J Wilson Ltd0.9 km
- GT News & Booze0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oak and Acorn0.9 km
- Breadsall Cricket Club0.5 km
- Windmill Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE212AU · Data under Open Government Licence