Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

LYCHGATE CLOSE, DE21 2DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYCHGATE CLOSE, DE21 2DA.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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.

home £294,800 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Academy

Good136 pupils0.2 km
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Breadsall Hill Top Primary School

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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Da Vinci Academy

Good666 pupils0.5 km
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Breadsall CofE VC Primary School

Good118 pupils0.9 km
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Roe Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement428 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles' Spencer Academy

Outstanding145 pupils1.1 km
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Beaufort Community Primary School

Good301 pupils1.1 km
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Parkview Primary School

Good242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tharun Food & Wine0.7 km
  • B&M0.9 km
  • Drinks World0.3 km
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • #Spice0.5 km
  • Oakwood Chef0.5 km
  • Pizza House0.7 km
  • Tasty Yummy0.3 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.3 km
local_bar

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