DE21 2DZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km 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 2DZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00068551 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE21 2DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE21 2DZ.
284
44
£ 51,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE21 2DZ 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
DE21 2DZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE21 2DZ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE21 2DZ has low crime rates — 25 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
Parkview Primary School
Da Vinci Academy
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
St Andrew's Academy
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Roe Farm Primary School
Cavendish Close Infant School
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Windmill Inn0.6 km
- Breadsall Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Oak and Acorn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Oakwood Community Centre Cafe0.6 km
- St Philip’s Community Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- #Spice0.6 km
- Oakwood Chef0.5 km
- Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village0.8 km
- Lucky House0.8 km
- Peony House0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- B J Wilson Ltd0.5 km
- GT News & Booze0.5 km
- R and R Bhathal News0.8 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.6 km
- Spondon4.1 km
- Duffield5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sedgebrook Close0.1 km
- Sedgebrook Close0.2 km
- Chandlers Ford0.2 km
- Santolina Drive0.2 km
- Topley Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE212DZ · Data under Open Government Licence