DE21 2AY is a sought-after residential area on Farncombe Lane, 0.8km from Breadsall Hilltop in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE21, DE21 2AY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k, up 54.9% 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 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00068548 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARNCOMBE LANE, DE21 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARNCOMBE LANE, DE21 2AY.
217
55
£ 51,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE21 2AY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE21 2AY combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£407k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £407k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 54.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2AY. The average age is 54.5. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 367,250
6 sales · Mean £ 338,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2AY has low crime rates — 19 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
St Andrew's Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Parkview Primary School
Roe Farm Primary School
Cavendish Close Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Drinks World0.9 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 Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- #Spice0.2 km
- Oakwood Chef0.2 km
- Tasty Yummy0.9 km
- 3 Spices0.9 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
- Spondon4.5 km
- Duffield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Inn0.2 km
- Car Showroom0.2 km
- Windmill Inn0.2 km
- Sedgebrook Close0.3 km
- Chandlers Ford0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212AY · Data under Open Government Licence