Arboretum ward lies to the south of Derby city centre, encompassing the historic Arboretum park and surrounding residential streets. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It is served by several local shopping parades along Osmaston Road and London Road, providing essential amenities for the community. The ward also contains educational institutions, including a campus of Derby College.
The ward's defining feature is The Arboretum, a historic public park opened in 1840 and considered a significant green space. The area includes the Normanton Barracks site, which has undergone redevelopment. Residential life here is characterised by its proximity to both the park and the city centre, with good public transport links. The local street pattern reflects its historical development, with quieter streets branching off the main thoroughfares.
Area overview
On average Arboretum has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 33.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Arboretum is £37,568 per year. There are 8 schools in Arboretum: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Property prices in Arboretum
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,279 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Arboretum in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arboretum over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
7
£312,500
£211,800
£262,500
£340,000
£752,500
Flats
35
£157,000
£59,400
£127,500
£178,500
£214,500
Semi-Detached
7
£181,500
£81,100
£120,000
£250,000
£294,000
Terraced
30
£130,000
£84,300
£113,525
£167,250
£242,750
10 years median price trend
in Arboretum
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.
