DE21 2DA is a sought-after residential area on Lychgate Close, 0.2km 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 2DA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 36.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE21 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00068552 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYCHGATE CLOSE, DE21 2DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYCHGATE CLOSE, DE21 2DA.
412
35
£ 51,400 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE21 2DA — age 35, 79% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2DA. The average age is 35.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 267,500
4 sales · Mean £ 258,125
Semi-Detached
£ 156,000
5 sales · Mean £ 189,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2DA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Roe Farm Primary School
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Beaufort Community Primary School
Parkview Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tharun Food & Wine0.7 km
- B&M0.9 km
- Drinks World0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Drive Thru1.0 km
- Staff Restaurant Pentaxia Ltd1.0 km
- Taste Buds @ Barron McCann1.0 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- #Spice0.5 km
- Oakwood Chef0.5 km
- Pizza House0.7 km
- Tasty Yummy0.3 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Windmill Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.3 km
- Spondon4.6 km
- Duffield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lychgate Close0.0 km
- Lychgate Close0.0 km
- Coniston Crescent0.1 km
- Stratford Road0.1 km
- Coniston Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212DA · Data under Open Government Licence