Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

MEERBROOK CLOSE, DE21 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEERBROOK CLOSE, DE21 2BE.

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Population

157

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE21 2BE's 54% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 49.3% year-on-year.

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

DE21 2BE is a sought-after residential area on Meerbrook Close, 0.9km from Chaddesden in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, up 49.3% 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 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00068562 (shared with 8 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 2BE. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 185,857

Detached

£ 283,750

2 sales · Mean £ 283,750

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

DE21 2BE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences103
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Parkview Primary School

Good242 pupils0.3 km
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Cavendish Close Infant School

Good271 pupils0.7 km
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Lees Brook Academy

Requires Improvement1123 pupils0.8 km
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Cavendish Close Junior Academy

Good309 pupils0.9 km
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Da Vinci Academy

Good666 pupils1.2 km
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Breadsall Hill Top Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Roe Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement428 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Academy

Good136 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.4 km
  • St Philip’s Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Derby County Football Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • B J Wilson Ltd0.2 km
  • GT News & Booze0.2 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • R and R Bhathal News0.8 km
  • Wood Road News0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Wilmot Arms1.0 km
  • The Oak and Acorn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.7 km
  • Lucky House0.8 km
  • Wood Road Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Peony House0.2 km
  • Mings Court0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon3.4 km
  • Derby3.5 km
  • Peartree5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak and Acorn0.1 km
  • Danebridge Crescent0.2 km
  • Danebridge Crescent0.2 km
  • Edwinstowe Road0.3 km
  • Springwood Drive Leisure Centre0.3 km