DE21 2BZ is a safe, established residential area on Sandbach Close, 0.6km from Chaddesden in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £231k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE21 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00068569 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDBACH CLOSE, DE21 2BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDBACH CLOSE, DE21 2BZ.
260
43
£ 36,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE21 2BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE21 2BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2BZ. The average age is 42.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 202,500
8 sales · Mean £ 204,250
Terraced
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2BZ 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
Cavendish Close Infant School
Parkview Primary School
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Lees Brook Academy
Roe Farm Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Chaddesden Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B J Wilson Ltd0.3 km
- Chad Booze0.9 km
- GT News & Booze0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Park Road Stores0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wilmot Arms0.8 km
- Chaddesden Jubilee Club1.0 km
- The Oak and Acorn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Katherine's Gifts and Coffee Bar1.0 km
- St Philip’s Community Cafe0.8 km
- Derby County Football Club0.9 km
- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.6 km
- Lucky House0.6 km
- Wood Road Fish Bar0.7 km
- New Champions Kitchen1.0 km
- Peony House0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.3 km
- Spondon3.3 km
- Peartree5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Danebridge Crescent0.1 km
- Danebridge Crescent0.1 km
- Grindlow Road0.2 km
- Chinley Road0.2 km
- Chinley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212BZ · Data under Open Government Licence