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DE72

DERBY

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE72 encompasses DERBY and its surrounding areas in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £321,020
1yr change ▲ 11.5%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£321,020

▲ 11.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

6.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in DE72

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE72 is £321,020, which is 11% above the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE72 cost 11.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE72 have risen 11.5% 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 £422,536 353
Semi-detached £262,141 296
Terraced £211,405 133
Flat £224,366 99
All types £321,020 906

5-Year Price History

£300K £309K £318K £326K £335K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE72

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

With 6.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE72 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE72

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE72 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Aston-on-Trent Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Firfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ashbrook Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Primary Good mi
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

114,253

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE72 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE72 is collected by Erewash. The Band D rate is £2,054/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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DE72 — DERBY

Area Summary

DE72 (DERBY) offers property prices near the national average (£321,020), low crime (92% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE72 DERBY

What is the average house price in DE72 DERBY?
The average house price in DE72 (DERBY) is £321,020, based on 906 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 11.5% over the past year.
Is DE72 DERBY a safe area to live?
Crime in DE72 is significantly below the national average (6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE72 DERBY?
The population of DE72 (DERBY) is approximately 114,253 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE72?
The average broadband download speed in DE72 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE72 DERBY?
There are 11 schools in or near DE72. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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