Living in DE21, Derby
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE21 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 DE21
149 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £205,000 and a range from £60,000 to £700,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 BRASSINGTON ROAD, DE21 4QJ | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 26 FISKERTON WAY, DE21 2HQ | semi-detached | £186,500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 15 BUXTON ROAD, DE21 4JJ | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 1A GERTRUDE ROAD, DE21 4JQ | semi-detached | £140,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 20 YORK ROAD, DE21 6HS | semi-detached | £177,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 26 FIELD LANE, DE21 4NG | detached | £182,500 | 2026-05-22 |
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
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte College | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Castleward Spencer Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lees Brook Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Roe Farm Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Da Vinci Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
31 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.6% |
| Skilled trades | 13.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
222 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Derby's figures.
Common questions about DE21
What is the average house price in DE21?
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 DE21?
Prices in Derbyshire are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE21?
The median of 149 recorded sales around central DE21 in the last 2 years is £205,000, ranging from £60,000 to £700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE21?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE21, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE21?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE21 at risk of flooding?
Central DE21 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £205,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 222 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE21 safe?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE21 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? DE21 or DE99, DE21 or DE1, DE21 or DE22.
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