DE21 2BP is a safe, established residential area on Gleadsmoss Lane, 0.6km from Chaddesden in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE21 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00068570 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEADSMOSS LANE, DE21 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEADSMOSS LANE, DE21 2BP.
302
44
£ 36,700 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE21 2BP spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2BP. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
24 sales · Mean £ 174,458
Detached
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 202,335
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2BP has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Cavendish Close Infant School
Lees Brook Academy
Parkview Primary School
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Roe Farm Primary School
Chaddesden Park Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B J Wilson Ltd0.4 km
- Chad Booze0.9 km
- GT News & Booze0.4 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Park Road Stores0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wilmot Arms0.7 km
- Chaddesden Jubilee Club0.9 km
- The Oak and Acorn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Katherine's Gifts and Coffee Bar0.9 km
- St Philip’s Community Cafe0.9 km
- Derby County Football Club0.8 km
- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.7 km
- Lucky House0.7 km
- Wood Road Fish Bar0.6 km
- New Champions Kitchen0.9 km
- Peony House0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon3.2 km
- Derby3.3 km
- Peartree5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Danebridge Crescent0.1 km
- Danebridge Crescent0.1 km
- Grindlow Road0.2 km
- Grindlow Road0.3 km
- Chinley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212BP · Data under Open Government Licence