Derby DE4 area guide
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Is Derby DE4 a good place to live?
In Derby (DE4), recorded crime is 50% below the national average, homes sell for around £384,648 on average, there are 27 schools in the area (11 of 11 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 50% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£384,648
Population
43,143
Recorded crime
114.4
Schools
27
Broadband
61%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Derby DE4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE4 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (1,329 of 24,169) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 857 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 sold price in DE4, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (141 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DE4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 145/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 19,626
Owned 73% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DE4.
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Derby DE4: frequently asked questions
Is Derby DE4 a good place to live?
In Derby (DE4), recorded crime is 50% below the national average, homes sell for around £384,648 on average, there are 27 schools in the area (11 of 11 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Derby DE4?
Recorded crime in Derby DE4 runs at 114.4 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Derby DE4 safe?
Crime in Derby DE4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE4 runs at 114.4 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Derby DE4?
Homes in Derby DE4 sell for around £384,648 on average, based on 621 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Derby DE4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE4 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (1,329 of 24,169) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 857 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Derby DE4?
There are 27 schools in Derby DE4 (25 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Derby DE4 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in Derby DE4, 11 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Derby DE4 a deprived area?
Derby DE4 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).