DE21 2BL is a sought-after residential area on Vestry Road, 0.4km from Breadsall Hilltop in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 35.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE21 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00068545 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VESTRY ROAD, DE21 2BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VESTRY ROAD, DE21 2BL.
154
38
£ 51,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE21 2BL is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 35.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2BL. The average age is 37.7. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 109,500
2 sales · Mean £ 109,500
Terraced
£ 139,000
7 sales · Mean £ 145,242
Detached
£ 247,500
1 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2BL has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Parkview Primary School
Roe Farm Primary School
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Beaufort Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Drinks World0.6 km
- Tharun Food & Wine0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Breadsall Cricket Club0.8 km
- Windmill Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- #Spice0.2 km
- Oakwood Chef0.2 km
- Pizza House0.9 km
- Tasty Yummy0.6 km
- 3 Spices0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Philip’s Community Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.5 km
- Spondon4.5 km
- Duffield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Spindletree Drive0.2 km
- Spindletree Drive0.2 km
- Windmill Place0.2 km
- Windmill Place0.2 km
- Nearwood Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212BL · Data under Open Government Licence