Derby DE21 area guide
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Is Derby DE21 a good place to live?
In Derby (DE21), recorded crime is 64% above the national average, homes sell for around £282,781 on average, there are 24 schools in the area (9 of 12 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 64% above average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£282,781
Population
71,603
Recorded crime
373.0
Schools
24
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Derby DE21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE21 is rated high. Around 9.7% of properties (2,771 of 28,478) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 647 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in DE21, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (241 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DE21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 454/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 30,841
Owned 68% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DE21.
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Derby DE21: frequently asked questions
Is Derby DE21 a good place to live?
In Derby (DE21), recorded crime is 64% above the national average, homes sell for around £282,781 on average, there are 24 schools in the area (9 of 12 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Derby DE21?
Recorded crime in Derby DE21 runs at 373.0 per 1,000 properties, 64% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Derby DE21 safe?
Crime in Derby DE21 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE21 runs at 373.0 per 1,000 properties, 64% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Derby DE21?
Homes in Derby DE21 sell for around £282,781 on average, based on 744 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Derby DE21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE21 is rated high. Around 9.7% of properties (2,771 of 28,478) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 647 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Derby DE21?
There are 24 schools in Derby DE21 (18 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Derby DE21 any good?
Of the 12 Ofsted-rated schools in Derby DE21, 9 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Derby DE21 a deprived area?
Derby DE21 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).