Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

NEARWOOD DRIVE, DE21 2BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEARWOOD DRIVE, DE21 2BR.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

55

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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 2BR 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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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE21 2BR's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £291k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.

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

DE21 2BR is a sought-after residential area on Nearwood Drive, 0.7km 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 2BR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 13.6% 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 2BR are sourced from Output Area E00068548 (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 2BR. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 273,000

3 sales · Mean £ 262,333

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

DE21 2BR has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Vehicle crime6
Other theft3
Public order3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Breadsall CofE VC Primary School

Good118 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's Academy

Good136 pupils0.6 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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Parkview Primary School

Good242 pupils1.1 km
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Roe Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement428 pupils1.3 km
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Beaufort Community Primary School

Good301 pupils1.6 km
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St Giles' Spencer Academy

Outstanding145 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Drinks World0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Breadsall Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Windmill Inn0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • #Spice0.1 km
  • Oakwood Chef0.1 km
  • Tasty Yummy0.8 km
  • 3 Spices0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Damsons Coffee House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby3.7 km
  • Spondon4.7 km
  • Duffield5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nearwood Drive0.1 km
  • Nearwood Drive0.1 km
  • Car Showroom0.1 km
  • Car Showroom0.2 km
  • Windmill Place0.3 km