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About

Abbey ward is located in the southern part of the city centre, encompassing the historic Cathedral Quarter. The area is defined by the River Derwent to the east and the inner ring road to the south and west. It includes the Derby Cathedral and the Museum of Making, situated within a restored silk mill. Residential streets with Georgian and Victorian terraces are found alongside modern apartment developments.

The ward is a central commercial and administrative hub, containing the Council House and many legal and professional offices. The Eagle Market and the intu Derby shopping centre provide retail focus. A network of pedestrianised streets and the historic Iron Gate connect these areas. The ward's layout is influenced by its medieval street pattern, which remains evident around the cathedral precinct.

Area overview

On average Abbey has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £44,089 per year. The median sale price in Abbey is £145,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £197,000. There are 6 schools in Abbey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Abbey

Median price: £145,000
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 122
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £197K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£285,000£250
Semi-Detached28£210,000£256
Terraced69£140,000£173
Flats18£122,000£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,248£129,995£135,000£92,250
2017£225,000£101,000£140,000£95,000
2018£259,995£90,000£163,498£105,000
2019£245,000£120,500£155,500£109,250
2020£275,000£97,500£162,475£117,000
2021£325,000£97,000£205,250£120,000
2022£325,000£107,000£210,000£132,250
2023£338,500£125,000£213,600£141,000
2024£345,000£116,000£205,000£145,000
2025£317,500£114,500£217,000£140,000
2026£260,000£120,500£207,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£182£155£118
2017£198£147£156£121
2018£197£135£168£132
2019£207£169£169£146
2020£222£141£189£135
2021£221£143£200£146
2022£241£155£224£173
2023£237£173£220£179
2024£290£172£227£196
2025£250£158£248£171
2026£198£150£256£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derby district.

Band A£1,537
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,818
Band F£3,331
Band G£3,843
Band H£4,612

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Abbey ward.

Local councillors

Carmel Mary Evelyn Ashby

Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Thomas Hezelgrave

Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sue Bonser

Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Abbey

What is the average house price in Abbey?

The median sale price in Abbey is £145,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Abbey?

Abbey has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Abbey?

Abbey scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Abbey sits around rank 7,444 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Abbey?

The average household income in Abbey is around £44,089 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Abbey?

Abbey is represented by 3 elected councillors: Carmel Mary Evelyn Ashby (Labour Party), Paul Thomas Hezelgrave (Labour Party) and Sue Bonser (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Abbey

DE223PS

Dean Street

DE223HX

Uttoxeter New Road

DE11NG

Uttoxeter Old Road

DE236AN

Burton Road

DE11PS

Rosengrave Street

DE223RY

Ward Street

DE236BW

Farley Road

DE223RS

Parliament Close

DE223WA

Raven Street

DE236AJ

Burton Road

DE11LW

Great Northern Road

DE223UB

Woods Lane

DE223JG

St Clares Close

DE223WE

Moss Street

DE223XJ

Uttoxeter New Road

DE11TG

Burton Road

DE223WJ

Parliament Street

DE223LG

St Swithins Close

DE223LS

Trowels Lane

DE223UG

Pelham Street

DE223UU

Harrison Street

DE223PT

Dean Street

DE223SH

Chancel Place

DE223PB

Bedford Street

DE223NS

Boundary Road

DE11QA

Spa Lane

DE223WS

Pelham Street

DE236AD

Burton Road

DE223LB

Radcliffe Drive

DE223HP

Kingsway

DE236AX

Priory Heights Court

DE223TT

Warner Street

DE223RT

Parliament Street

DE223QU

Drewry Lane

DE223NQ

Hoult Street

DE11ND

Northway Drive

DE223WD

Percy Street

DE223WP

Stockbrook Street

DE223XU

Anmer Drive

DE223UT

Riddings Street

DE11PE

Gerard Street

DE236HA

Carlton Road

DE223HS

Uttoxeter New Road

DE223TS

Warner Street

DE223RL

Parliament Street

DE223XL

Drewry Court

DE223TH

Boyer Street

DE223QL

King Alfred Street

DE223WR

Stockbrook Street

DE223UF

Spring Street

DE223TB

Boyer Street

DE223NA

Uttoxeter New Road

DE223LY

Kingsway

DE223PH

Amy Street

DE223YL

Abbey

DE11UT

College Mews

DE223LL

Uttoxeter New Road

DE223RZ

Jackson Street

DE223QE

Monk Street

DE223JF

St Clares Close

DE223UA

Woods Lane

DE223QB

Monk Street

DE223XZ

Galloway Drive

DE223RA

Freehold Street

DE223NY

Crosby Street

DE223PE

Bedford Street

DE223QX

Franchise Street

DE223JY

St Wystans Road

DE11TS

Burton Road

DE223SU

Abbey Street

DE223PX

Leicester Street

DE11PH

Gerard Street

DE223HN

Southmead Way

DE223US

Riddings Street

DE236BU

Manor Road

DE11LU

Sudbury Street

DE223QT

Drewry Lane

DE223SF

Yoxall Drive

DE223PQ

Westbury Court

DE223YD

Kingsway Boulevard

DE223JS

Namur Close

DE223UH

Farm Street

DE223SX

Abbey Street

DE223TA

Warner Street

DE11PU

Harcourt Street

DE223NL

Uttoxeter New Road

DE223XS

Caithness Crescent

DE11NP

Great Northern Road

DE223RG

Peet Street

DE223RE

Ramshaw Way

DE223SA

Jackson Street

DE223UJ

Farm Street

DE223QQ

Mayvale Grove

DE236AH

Burton Road

DE223XA

Prince George Drive

DE223UN

Pittar Street

DE11QB

Spa Lane

DE236PA

The Close

DE223XF

Prince William Drive

DE236AW

Whitaker Gardens