Living in DE65, South Derbyshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE65 in South Derbyshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Derbyshire: £258,672, up 5.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE65
110 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE65 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £80,000 to £530,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ROTHER CLOSE, DE65 5LQ | detached | £290,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 17 BROOKVALE CLOSE, DE65 5PE | detached | £308,500 | 2026-06-01 |
| 3 SHERMAN CLOSE, DE65 5HJ | semi-detached | £194,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 1 ROTHER CLOSE, DE65 5LQ | detached | £323,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 15 RODNEY CLOSE, DE65 5GX | detached | £360,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 10 CARSINGTON ROAD, DE65 5PA | terraced | £197,000 | 2026-05-01 |
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
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mease Spencer Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| John Port Spencer Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| The de Ferrers Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Burton Fields School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School | Primary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| Hilton Spencer Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
10 state primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
28 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE65 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on South Derbyshire's figures.
Common questions about DE65
What is the average house price in DE65?
The average sold price in South Derbyshire is £258,672 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE65?
Prices in South Derbyshire are up 5.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE65?
The median of 110 recorded sales around central DE65 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £80,000 to £530,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE65?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE65, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE65?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE65 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE65 at risk of flooding?
Central DE65 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE65 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 28 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE65 safe?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE65 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? DE65 or DE3, DE65 or DE14, DE65 or DE15.
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