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DE21

DERBY

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE21 encompasses DERBY and its surrounding areas in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £257,017
1yr change ▼ 15.6%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£257,017

▼ 15.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% below national avg

Crime Rate

59.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

352 Mbps

Property Prices in DE21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE21 is £257,017, which is 11% below the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE21 cost 10.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE21 have fallen 15.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £321,827 577
Semi-detached £200,834 1100
Terraced £166,935 414
Flat £111,288 79
All types £257,017 2234

5-Year Price History

£239K £250K £261K £272K £283K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE21 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
27.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE21 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Little Eaton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cavendish Close Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Meadow Farm Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

9

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

130,451

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE21 are 352.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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352.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE21 is collected by Amber Valley. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE21 — DERBY

Area Summary

DE21 (DERBY) offers property prices near the national average (£257,017), low crime (27% below national average), 24 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (352 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE21 DERBY

What is the average house price in DE21 DERBY?
The average house price in DE21 (DERBY) is £257,017, based on 2234 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.6% over the past year.
Is DE21 DERBY a safe area to live?
Crime in DE21 is significantly below the national average (59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE21 DERBY?
The population of DE21 (DERBY) is approximately 130,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE21?
The average broadband download speed in DE21 is 352 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE21 DERBY?
There are 24 schools in or near DE21. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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