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Derby DE6 2 area guide

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Is Derby DE6 2 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE6 2), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £410,197 on average, there are 4 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 6/10, 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 DE6 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE6 2 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (229 of 4,746) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 146 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: £88,692 (49 sales)1996: £97,149 (68 sales)1997: £95,263 (67 sales)1998: £117,753 (93 sales)1999: £101,385 (88 sales)2000: £123,424 (86 sales)2001: £152,384 (83 sales)2002: £160,946 (97 sales)2003: £217,832 (72 sales)2004: £247,863 (83 sales)2005: £317,569 (59 sales)2006: £274,576 (73 sales)2007: £302,607 (69 sales)2008: £309,299 (49 sales)2009: £240,294 (55 sales)2010: £325,078 (49 sales)2011: £263,973 (54 sales)2012: £263,063 (50 sales)2013: £286,979 (58 sales)2014: £286,611 (81 sales)2015: £306,609 (54 sales)2016: £347,611 (76 sales)2017: £388,816 (93 sales)2018: £344,586 (81 sales)2019: £447,197 (80 sales)2020: £420,331 (83 sales)2021: £447,752 (136 sales)2022: £461,506 (85 sales)2023: £489,908 (67 sales)2024: £410,197 (61 sales)2025: £509,882 (62 sales)2026: £393,266 (16 sales) 2026: £393,266 (16 sales) — part year so far £509,882 £88,692 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DE6 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 9 crimesJun 24: 3 crimesJul 24: 8 crimesAug 24: 11 crimesSep 24: 4 crimesOct 24: 6 crimesNov 24: 3 crimesDec 24: 9 crimesJan 25: 7 crimesFeb 25: 4 crimesMar 25: 6 crimesApr 25: 5 crimesMay 25: 6 crimesJun 25: 7 crimesJul 25: 7 crimesAug 25: 6 crimesSep 25: 6 crimesOct 25: 5 crimesNov 25: 3 crimesDec 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 6 crimesFeb 26: 5 crimesMar 26: 2 crimesApr 26: 9 crimes Apr 26: 9 crimes 11 2 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DE6 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
53
One-person households
27%
Households with children
21%
Households
4,785

Owned 75% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE6 2.

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Derby DE6 2: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE6 2 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE6 2), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £410,197 on average, there are 4 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Derby DE6 2?

Recorded crime in Derby DE6 2 runs at 54.5 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE6 2 safe?

Crime in Derby DE6 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE6 2 runs at 54.5 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE6 2?

Homes in Derby DE6 2 sell for around £410,197 on average, based on 61 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE6 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE6 2 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (229 of 4,746) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 146 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Derby DE6 2?

There are 4 schools in Derby DE6 2 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE6 2 a deprived area?

Derby DE6 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).