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Derby DE55 7 area guide

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Is Derby DE55 7 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE55 7), recorded crime is 49% above the national average, homes sell for around £256,035 on average, there are 10 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 4/10, 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 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE55 7 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (34 of 6,583) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 23 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: £37,336 (108 sales)1996: £38,070 (132 sales)1997: £43,798 (155 sales)1998: £43,430 (125 sales)1999: £49,650 (132 sales)2000: £45,707 (137 sales)2001: £60,421 (186 sales)2002: £66,255 (235 sales)2003: £83,384 (184 sales)2004: £107,620 (166 sales)2005: £116,142 (136 sales)2006: £120,608 (188 sales)2007: £135,413 (178 sales)2008: £133,585 (102 sales)2009: £114,054 (86 sales)2010: £144,517 (88 sales)2011: £132,076 (115 sales)2012: £141,064 (96 sales)2013: £131,427 (97 sales)2014: £151,972 (118 sales)2015: £143,660 (148 sales)2016: £189,976 (181 sales)2017: £163,692 (181 sales)2018: £208,422 (251 sales)2019: £199,916 (261 sales)2020: £212,005 (207 sales)2021: £224,497 (244 sales)2022: £269,364 (256 sales)2023: £240,143 (189 sales)2024: £256,035 (204 sales)2025: £247,203 (191 sales)2026: £186,881 (44 sales) 2026: £186,881 (44 sales) — part year so far £269,364 £37,336 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DE55 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (44 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 86 crimesJun 24: 103 crimesJul 24: 81 crimesAug 24: 83 crimesSep 24: 92 crimesOct 24: 118 crimesNov 24: 80 crimesDec 24: 91 crimesJan 25: 86 crimesFeb 25: 86 crimesMar 25: 68 crimesApr 25: 90 crimesMay 25: 100 crimesJun 25: 101 crimesJul 25: 90 crimesAug 25: 92 crimesSep 25: 107 crimesOct 25: 88 crimesNov 25: 107 crimesDec 25: 89 crimesJan 26: 81 crimesFeb 26: 79 crimesMar 26: 89 crimesApr 26: 97 crimes Apr 26: 97 crimes 118 68 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DE55 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 91/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
46
One-person households
32%
Households with children
24%
Households
6,987

Owned 65% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE55 7.

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Derby DE55 7: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE55 7 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE55 7), recorded crime is 49% above the national average, homes sell for around £256,035 on average, there are 10 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Derby DE55 7?

Recorded crime in Derby DE55 7 runs at 397.5 per 1,000 properties, 49% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE55 7 safe?

Crime in Derby DE55 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE55 7 runs at 397.5 per 1,000 properties, 49% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE55 7?

Homes in Derby DE55 7 sell for around £256,035 on average, based on 204 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE55 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE55 7 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (34 of 6,583) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 23 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Derby DE55 7?

There are 10 schools in Derby DE55 7 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE55 7 a deprived area?

Derby DE55 7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).