BISHOPS DRIVE, DE21 2DW House Prices & Local Information

DE21 2DW is a sought-after residential area on Bishops Drive, 1.1km from Breadsall Hilltop in Derby. Administratively it sits within Oakwood ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE21 2DW is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% 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 £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 70.1% 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 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00171246 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.