DE21 2BD is a sought-after residential area on Danebridge Crescent, 0.7km from Chaddesden in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE21 2BD is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00068544 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANEBRIDGE CRESCENT, DE21 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANEBRIDGE CRESCENT, DE21 2BD.
385
40
£ 51,400 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE21 2BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE21 2BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £128k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £128k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2BD. The average age is 39.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 60,000
5 sales · Mean £ 55,900
Terraced
£ 227,000
1 sales · Mean £ 227,000
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 152,142
Detached
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2BD has low crime rates — 38 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
Cavendish Close Infant School
Lees Brook Academy
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Roe Farm Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Chaddesden Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B J Wilson Ltd0.2 km
- GT News & Booze0.2 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- R and R Bhathal News0.7 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Wilmot Arms0.9 km
- The Oak and Acorn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- St Philip’s Community Cafe0.9 km
- Derby County Football Club0.8 km
- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.7 km
- Lucky House0.7 km
- Wood Road Fish Bar0.8 km
- Peony House0.2 km
- Mings Court0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon3.4 km
- Derby3.4 km
- Peartree5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Danebridge Crescent0.1 km
- Danebridge Crescent0.1 km
- Oak and Acorn0.2 km
- Chinley Road0.2 km
- Edwinstowe Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DE212BD · Data under Open Government Licence