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Derby DE73 5 area guide

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Is Derby DE73 5 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE73 5), recorded crime is 80% above the national average, homes sell for around £291,431 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, 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 DE73 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE73 5 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (33 of 2,124) 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: £48,677 (26 sales)1996: £50,434 (42 sales)1997: £68,644 (26 sales)1998: £74,200 (30 sales)1999: £61,626 (51 sales)2000: £120,229 (88 sales)2001: £133,098 (132 sales)2002: £151,581 (149 sales)2003: £199,223 (159 sales)2004: £205,033 (202 sales)2005: £195,360 (254 sales)2006: £212,158 (247 sales)2007: £206,595 (202 sales)2008: £200,637 (74 sales)2009: £198,813 (81 sales)2010: £209,048 (71 sales)2011: £188,062 (76 sales)2012: £205,604 (76 sales)2013: £194,811 (79 sales)2014: £217,794 (105 sales)2015: £219,063 (97 sales)2016: £236,618 (105 sales)2017: £243,386 (115 sales)2018: £212,632 (84 sales)2019: £273,290 (116 sales)2020: £233,150 (63 sales)2021: £282,596 (122 sales)2022: £258,600 (66 sales)2023: £302,492 (76 sales)2024: £291,431 (80 sales)2025: £305,546 (76 sales)2026: £242,000 (21 sales) 2026: £242,000 (21 sales) — part year so far £305,546 £48,677 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DE73 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 51 crimesJun 24: 36 crimesJul 24: 76 crimesAug 24: 66 crimesSep 24: 61 crimesOct 24: 44 crimesNov 24: 58 crimesDec 24: 44 crimesJan 25: 51 crimesFeb 25: 39 crimesMar 25: 52 crimesApr 25: 58 crimesMay 25: 71 crimesJun 25: 43 crimesJul 25: 50 crimesAug 25: 45 crimesSep 25: 45 crimesOct 25: 61 crimesNov 25: 46 crimesDec 25: 36 crimesJan 26: 35 crimesFeb 26: 38 crimesMar 26: 48 crimesApr 26: 51 crimes Apr 26: 51 crimes 76 35 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DE73 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 50/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
25%
Households with children
36%
Households
4,118

Owned 75% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE73 5.

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Derby DE73 5: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE73 5 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE73 5), recorded crime is 80% above the national average, homes sell for around £291,431 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Derby DE73 5?

Recorded crime in Derby DE73 5 runs at 481.1 per 1,000 properties, 80% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE73 5 safe?

Crime in Derby DE73 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE73 5 runs at 481.1 per 1,000 properties, 80% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE73 5?

Homes in Derby DE73 5 sell for around £291,431 on average, based on 80 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE73 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Derby DE73 5 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (33 of 2,124) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Derby DE73 5?

There are 2 schools in Derby DE73 5 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE73 5 a deprived area?

Derby DE73 5 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).