Postcode sector · DE7 5

Derby DE7 5 area guide

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Is Derby DE7 5 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE7 5), recorded crime is 80% above the national average, homes sell for around £171,948 on average, there are 5 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.

Avg sold price
£171,948
from 176 sales
Population
18,399
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
481.5
per 1,000 · +80% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Derby DE7 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE7 5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (267 of 5,905) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 172 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 DE7 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 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 DE7 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 101/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 8,389

Owned 65% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE7 5.

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Derby DE7 5: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE7 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Derby DE7 5?

Recorded crime in Derby DE7 5 runs at 481.5 per 1,000 properties, 80% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE7 5 safe?

Crime in Derby DE7 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE7 5 runs at 481.5 per 1,000 properties, 80% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE7 5?

Homes in Derby DE7 5 sell for around £171,948 on average, based on 176 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE7 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE7 5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (267 of 5,905) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 172 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Derby DE7 5?

There are 5 schools in Derby DE7 5 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE7 5 a deprived area?

Derby DE7 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).