Living in S21, North East Derbyshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S21 in North East Derbyshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North East Derbyshire: £250,387, up 10.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around S21
92 recorded home sales on the streets around central S21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £185,000 and a range from £40,000 to £700,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 CASTLE HILL, S21 4AY | semi-detached | £110,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 48 BRIGHT MEADOW, S20 4SY | detached | £385,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 70 QUEEN STREET, S21 4FE | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 5 HURRIER PLACE, S20 4AH | detached | £415,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 4 HURRIER PLACE, S20 4AH | terraced | £305,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 10 FREEMANS COURT HIGH STREET, S21 4JT | flat-maisonette | £138,000 | 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
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosborough Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Eckington Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Halfway Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Shortbrook Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Waterthorpe Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Beighton Nursery Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
21 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 | 17.7% |
| Skilled trades | 14.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
60 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S21 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North East Derbyshire's figures.
Common questions about S21
What is the average house price in S21?
The average sold price in North East Derbyshire is £250,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S21?
Prices in North East Derbyshire are up 10.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S21?
The median of 92 recorded sales around central S21 in the last 2 years is £185,000, ranging from £40,000 to £700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S21?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central S21, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S21?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S21 at risk of flooding?
Central S21 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 S21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £185,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 60 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S21 safe?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S21 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? S21 or S20, S21 or S43, S21 or S26.
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