DE21 2DF is a sought-after residential area on Bishops Drive, 0.9km from Chaddesden in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE21 2DF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% 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 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00171244 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPS DRIVE, DE21 2DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS DRIVE, DE21 2DF.
180
42
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE21 2DF's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £175k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £175k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2DF. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
9 sales · Mean £ 119,055
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
11 sales · Mean £ 155,400
Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2DF has low crime rates — 34 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
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Roe Farm Primary School
St Andrew's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- KAVA Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- Mustang Masala0.9 km
- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.3 km
- Derby County Football Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Top Chef1.0 km
- Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.8 km
- Lucky House0.9 km
- Wood Road Fish Bar1.0 km
- Peony House0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- B J Wilson Ltd0.3 km
- GT News & Booze0.3 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- R and R Bhathal News0.9 km
- Wood Road News1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative Society1.0 km
- Central England Co-operative Society1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak and Acorn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon3.5 km
- Derby3.6 km
- Peartree5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oak and Acorn0.2 km
- Edwinstowe Road0.2 km
- Danebridge Crescent0.2 km
- Edwinstowe Road0.2 km
- Appledore Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212DF · Data under Open Government Licence