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Derby DE55 5 area guide

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Is Derby DE55 5 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE55 5), recorded crime is 36% above the national average, homes sell for around £203,212 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.

Flood risk in Derby DE55 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE55 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,617) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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)

1995: £39,231 (110 sales)1996: £38,452 (117 sales)1997: £38,139 (114 sales)1998: £42,031 (134 sales)1999: £47,706 (109 sales)2000: £57,660 (197 sales)2001: £56,350 (206 sales)2002: £56,698 (195 sales)2003: £79,303 (170 sales)2004: £101,543 (163 sales)2005: £109,169 (137 sales)2006: £125,895 (154 sales)2007: £128,306 (175 sales)2008: £144,302 (115 sales)2009: £135,999 (83 sales)2010: £114,563 (78 sales)2011: £100,461 (79 sales)2012: £104,383 (67 sales)2013: £114,021 (107 sales)2014: £143,970 (170 sales)2015: £144,211 (135 sales)2016: £141,463 (171 sales)2017: £161,627 (200 sales)2018: £170,194 (190 sales)2019: £157,679 (199 sales)2020: £159,220 (152 sales)2021: £181,321 (152 sales)2022: £207,889 (150 sales)2023: £186,707 (128 sales)2024: £203,212 (160 sales)2025: £191,608 (136 sales)2026: £222,050 (30 sales) 2026: £222,050 (30 sales) — part year so far £222,050 £38,139 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DE55 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 72 crimesJun 24: 58 crimesJul 24: 28 crimesAug 24: 51 crimesSep 24: 53 crimesOct 24: 52 crimesNov 24: 40 crimesDec 24: 45 crimesJan 25: 28 crimesFeb 25: 37 crimesMar 25: 56 crimesApr 25: 53 crimesMay 25: 51 crimesJun 25: 30 crimesJul 25: 42 crimesAug 25: 54 crimesSep 25: 45 crimesOct 25: 47 crimesNov 25: 39 crimesDec 25: 36 crimesJan 26: 30 crimesFeb 26: 44 crimesMar 26: 41 crimesApr 26: 69 crimes Apr 26: 69 crimes 72 28 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DE55 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 46/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
28%
Households with children
27%
Households
4,274

Owned 70% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE55 5.

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Derby DE55 5: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE55 5 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE55 5), recorded crime is 36% above the national average, homes sell for around £203,212 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).

What is the crime rate in Derby DE55 5?

Recorded crime in Derby DE55 5 runs at 365.1 per 1,000 properties, 36% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE55 5 safe?

Crime in Derby DE55 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE55 5 runs at 365.1 per 1,000 properties, 36% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE55 5?

Homes in Derby DE55 5 sell for around £203,212 on average, based on 160 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE55 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE55 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,617) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Derby DE55 5?

There are 6 schools in Derby DE55 5 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE55 5 a deprived area?

Derby DE55 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).