DE21 2DJ is a sought-after residential area on Hornbeam Close, 0.6km from Breadsall Hilltop in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE21 2DJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00068550 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNBEAM CLOSE, DE21 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNBEAM CLOSE, DE21 2DJ.
230
43
£ 51,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE21 2DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE21 2DJ's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £195k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £195k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2DJ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2DJ has low crime rates — 10 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
4 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
- Drinks World0.7 km
- B J Wilson Ltd1.0 km
- GT News & Booze1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oak and Acorn1.0 km
- Breadsall Cricket Club0.7 km
- Windmill Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- #Spice0.2 km
- Oakwood Chef0.2 km
- Tasty Yummy0.7 km
- Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village1.0 km
- 3 Spices0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Philip’s Community Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.5 km
- Spondon4.4 km
- Duffield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Spindletree Drive0.1 km
- Spindletree Drive0.1 km
- Chandlers Ford0.3 km
- Nearwood Drive0.3 km
- Nearwood Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212DJ · Data under Open Government Licence