Postcode sector · DE5 3

Derby DE5 3 area guide

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Is Derby DE5 3 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE5 3), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £239,476 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£239,476
from 309 sales
Population
23,623
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
413.8
per 1,000 · +55% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Derby DE5 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE5 3 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (17 of 8,300) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 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 DE5 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (53 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 DE5 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 113/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 49
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 23%
Households: 10,650

Owned 74% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE5 3.

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Derby DE5 3: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE5 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Derby DE5 3?

Recorded crime in Derby DE5 3 runs at 413.8 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE5 3 safe?

Crime in Derby DE5 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE5 3 runs at 413.8 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE5 3?

Homes in Derby DE5 3 sell for around £239,476 on average, based on 309 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE5 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE5 3 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (17 of 8,300) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Derby DE5 3?

There are 6 schools in Derby DE5 3 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE5 3 a deprived area?

Derby DE5 3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).