DE21 2DQ is a sought-after residential area on Santolina Drive, 1.0km from Chaddesden in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE21 2DQ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, up 16.3% 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 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00171246 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANTOLINA DRIVE, DE21 2DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANTOLINA DRIVE, DE21 2DQ.
149
60
£ 51,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, DE21 2DQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2DQ. The average age is 59.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 181,500
12 sales · Mean £ 174,666
Detached
£ 202,500
8 sales · Mean £ 201,385
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2DQ has low crime rates — 36 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
Parkview Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Cavendish Close Infant School
Roe Farm Primary School
St Andrew's Academy
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Lees Brook Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.4 km
- St Philip’s Community Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- #Spice0.9 km
- Oakwood Chef0.9 km
- Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.6 km
- Lucky House0.6 km
- Peony House0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- B J Wilson Ltd0.2 km
- GT News & Booze0.2 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- R and R Bhathal News0.6 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Oak and Acorn0.2 km
- Windmill Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.4 km
- Spondon3.8 km
- Peartree5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Santolina Drive0.1 km
- Fernilee Gardens0.1 km
- Santolina Drive0.1 km
- Fernilee Gardens0.1 km
- Wayfaring Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212DQ · Data under Open Government Licence