Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

BISHOPS DRIVE, DE21 2DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS DRIVE, DE21 2DF.

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Population

180

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE21 2DF's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £175k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £175k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, DE21 2DF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% 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 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00171244 (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 2DF. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 122,000

9 sales · Mean £ 119,055

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

11 sales · Mean £ 155,400

Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

DE21 2DF has low crime rates — 34 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 offences90
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Parkview Primary School

Good242 pupils0.3 km
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Cavendish Close Infant School

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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Lees Brook Academy

Requires Improvement1123 pupils0.8 km
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Cavendish Close Junior Academy

Good309 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.3 km
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St Andrew's Academy

Good136 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • KAVA Coffee Lounge0.9 km
  • Mustang Masala0.9 km
  • Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.3 km
  • Derby County Football Club0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Top Chef1.0 km
  • Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.8 km
  • Lucky House0.9 km
  • Wood Road Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Peony House0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • B J Wilson Ltd0.3 km
  • GT News & Booze0.3 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • R and R Bhathal News0.9 km
  • Wood Road News1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society1.0 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak and Acorn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spondon3.5 km
  • Derby3.6 km
  • Peartree5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak and Acorn0.2 km
  • Edwinstowe Road0.2 km
  • Danebridge Crescent0.2 km
  • Edwinstowe Road0.2 km
  • Appledore Drive0.2 km