RYE CLOSE, DE21 2BU House Prices & Local Information

DE21 2BU is a sought-after residential area on Rye Close, 0.7km from Breadsall Hilltop in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE21, DE21 2BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.3% 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 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00068550 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.