DE21 2AL is a sought-after residential area on Merryton Close, 0.9km from Breadsall in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE21 2AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 67% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k. 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 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00179881 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRYTON CLOSE, DE21 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRYTON CLOSE, DE21 2AL.
134
28
£ 51,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE21 2AL 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE21 2AL's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £273k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £273k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2AL. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 289,995
5 sales · Mean £ 288,396
Semi-Detached
£ 195,995
3 sales · Mean £ 208,996
Terraced
£ 87,426
3 sales · Mean £ 87,426
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2AL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Parkview Primary School
St Andrew's Academy
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Roe Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
- B J Wilson Ltd1.0 km
- GT News & Booze1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oak and Acorn1.0 km
- Breadsall Cricket Club0.2 km
- Windmill Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- #Spice0.5 km
- Oakwood Chef0.4 km
- Peony House1.0 km
- Oakwood Fish Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby4.0 km
- Spondon4.6 km
- Duffield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Inn0.2 km
- Windmill Inn0.2 km
- 128 Brookside Road0.2 km
- 128 Brookside Road0.2 km
- Car Showroom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212AL · Data under Open Government Licence