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England / East Midlands / Derby

About

Derby is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands, located along the River Derwent. It covers an area of approximately 78 square kilometres and is surrounded by Derbyshire. The city has a mix of urban and suburban areas, with industrial zones and residential neighbourhoods. Derby is known for its railway and manufacturing heritage, particularly in aerospace and engineering.

The district includes landmarks like Derby Cathedral and the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill. Green spaces such as Markeaton Park and Allestree Park provide recreational areas. Derby has transport links including the M1 motorway and East Midlands Airport nearby. The city centre features shopping districts, restaurants, and cultural venues like Derby Theatre.

Area overview

On average Derby has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Derby is £39,543 per year. There are 116 schools in Derby: 75 primary (3 Outstanding and 57 Good) and 16 secondary (1 Outstanding and 12 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Derby Population
261,364
Population density
3,349.5 per km²

Demographics

British
173,077
66.22%
Pakistani
21,034
8.05%
Other White
16,241
6.21%
Indian
12,631
4.83%
Other
6,516
2.49%
Total population: 261,364

Housing

Owns outright
33,384
31.6%
Owns with a mortgage
28,985
27.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
20,395
19.3%
Social rents from council
11,713
11.09%
Other social rented
8,138
7.7%
Total households: 105,651

Property prices in Derby

Based on 2,520 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Derby area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached695£325,000
Flats157£120,000
Semi-Detached1,070£212,500
Terraced598£170,000

10 years price trend in Derby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.