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DE3

DERBY

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE3 encompasses DERBY and its surrounding areas in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £306,109
1yr change ▲ 1.0%
Crime 68% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£306,109

▲ 1.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

25.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

397 Mbps

Property Prices in DE3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE3 is £306,109, which is 6% above the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE3 cost 6.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE3 have risen 1.0% 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 £390,994 568
Semi-detached £251,089 497
Terraced £198,674 118
Flat £142,786 49
All types £306,109 1244

5-Year Price History

£304K £305K £307K £308K £309K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE3

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

With 25.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE3 has a crime rate well 68% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE3 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Wren Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Silverhill Primary School Primary Good mi
Mickleover Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Murray Park Community School Secondary Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

117,493

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE3 are 397.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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397.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

99%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE3 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033/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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DE3 — DERBY

Area Summary

DE3 (DERBY) offers property prices near the national average (£306,109), low crime (68% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (397 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE3 DERBY

What is the average house price in DE3 DERBY?
The average house price in DE3 (DERBY) is £306,109, based on 1244 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.0% over the past year.
Is DE3 DERBY a safe area to live?
Crime in DE3 is significantly below the national average (25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE3 DERBY?
The population of DE3 (DERBY) is approximately 117,493 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE3?
The average broadband download speed in DE3 is 397 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 99%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE3 DERBY?
There are 10 schools in or near DE3. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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