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About

Boulton sits to the south‑east of Derby city centre and began as a small village before becoming part of the city’s suburban fabric. The street pattern still shows that origin, with Boulton Lane running through the older core and linking newer housing areas. The neighbourhood includes a mix of terraces, semi‑detached houses and pockets of post‑war development, plus local shops, a primary school and a community centre that serve daily needs. Regular bus services connect the area with central Derby and other suburbs.

Green space plays a visible role in local life: Boulton Moor lies close by and provides fields and paths used for walking and informal recreation. Community allotments and small playing fields sit alongside residential streets, and local groups use the hall and schools for events and activities. Everyday character is shaped by these practical amenities and by the pattern of lanes and housing that reflects Boulton’s evolution from village to suburb.

Area overview

On average Boulton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boulton is £43,796 per year. There are 5 schools in Boulton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Boulton is home to around 7,678 people, with a population density of about 3,952.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boulton Population
7,678
Population density
3,952 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.53(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.68(-19%)
Shoplifting
10.16(+17%)
Public order
8.6(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(-13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,508
84.71%
Other White
233
3.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
185
2.41%
Pakistani
123
1.6%
Other Asian
90
1.17%
Total population: 7,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,559
24.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,292
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,064
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,204
36.75%
Owns with a mortgage
918
28.02%
Social rents from council
412
12.58%
Other social rented
384
11.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
285
8.7%
Total households: 3,276

Property prices in Boulton

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £198,750 in Boulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boulton 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 Boulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached58£198,750
Detached19£289,950
Terraced21£157,000

10 years median price trend in Boulton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boulton.

All postcodes in Boulton

DE240JD

Wilmington Avenue

DE240DS

Plough Avenue

DE249FY

Faversham Close

DE240GU

Field Lane

DE240LF

Hardhurst Road

DE240GZ

Waldene Drive

DE240DE

Holbrook Road

DE240GJ

Courtland Drive

DE240UP

Colwell Drive

DE240UR

Shalfleet Drive

DE240LQ

Coronation Avenue

DE240HH

Heathcote Close

DE240EZ

Harvest Drive

DE240HL

Crayford Road

DE240BU

Hatfield Road

DE240NJ

Penzance Road

DE240GS

Field Lane

DE240HN

Crayford Road

DE240LD

Gilbert Street

DE240LH

Newborough Road

DE240UQ

Bembridge Drive

DE240HT

Folkestone Drive

DE240NT

Curing Close

DE240NE

Newquay Place

DE240BR

Bracknell Drive

DE240NR

Boscastle Road

DE240DP

Moor Drive

DE240FR

Franklyn Drive

DE240HJ

Edith Wood Close

DE240BA

Boulton Lane

DE240NG

Penzance Road

DE240LA

Lilley Street

DE240DB

Holbrook Road

DE240HS

Rochester Close

DE240UE

Arreton Court

DE240DA

Dartford Place

DE240DJ

Rainham Gardens

DE240UD

Medina Close

DE240XF

Marshgreen Close

DE240BP

Bracknell Drive

DE240UG

Bembridge Drive

DE240UF

Bembridge Drive

DE240NP

Mullion Place

DE240XE

Cheverton Close

DE240UB

Brighstone Close

DE240LY

Falmouth Road

DE240DN

Peterlee Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.