Living in DE1, Derby
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE1 in Derby. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Derbyshire: £237,573, up 6.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE1
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £72,602 and a range from £30,000 to £900,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 SADLER GATE, DE1 3NL | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-02-02 |
| 35 MACKLIN STREET, DE1 1LE | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-01-28 |
| APARTMENT 615 PROSPERITY HOUSE GOWER STREET, DE1 1AW | flat-maisonette | £39,900 | 2026-01-16 |
| 7 - 11 WARDWICK, DE1 1HA | semi-detached | £900,000 | 2025-09-29 |
| APARTMENT 113 PROSPERITY HOUSE GOWER STREET, DE1 1SB | flat-maisonette | £55,000 | 2025-09-26 |
| APARTMENT 203 PROSPERITY HOUSE GOWER STREET, DE1 1SB | flat-maisonette | £39,950 | 2025-09-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
73 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Castleward Spencer Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Griffe Field Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Becket Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
46 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Derby High School, Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited, Normanton House School, Old Vicarage School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near DE1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Derby.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 17.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1289 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Derby's figures.
Common questions about DE1
What is the average house price in DE1?
The average sold price in Derbyshire is £237,573 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE1?
Prices in Derbyshire are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE1?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central DE1 in the last 2 years is £72,602, ranging from £30,000 to £900,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE1?
73 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE1, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE1?
1289 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE1 at risk of flooding?
Central DE1 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £72,602; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1289 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE1 safe?
1289 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE1 or DE99, DE1 or DE22, DE1 or DE23.
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