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DE73

DERBY

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

DE73 covers DERBY in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £328,798
1yr change ▼ 3.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£328,798

▼ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

371 Mbps

Property Prices in DE73

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE73 is £328,798, which is 13% above the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE73 cost 14.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE73 have fallen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £418,016 443
Semi-detached £266,503 319
Terraced £236,365 192
Flat £134,255 41
All types £328,798 1026

5-Year Price History

£310K £321K £332K £342K £353K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE73

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE73 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

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

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Schools in DE73

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE73 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Melbourne Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Melbourne Infant School Primary Good mi
Dame Catherine Harpur's School Other Not inspected mi
St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Homefields Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

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 DE73 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE73 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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DE73 — DERBY

Area Summary

DE73 (DERBY) offers property prices near the national average (£328,798), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DE73?
The average house price in DE73 (DERBY) is £328,798, based on 1026 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is DE73 a safe area to live?
Crime in DE73 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in DE73?
There are 10 schools in or near DE73. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in DE73?
Council tax in DE73 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in DE73?
The average broadband download speed in DE73 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in DE73 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 38% of homes in DE73 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 117,493.