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Derby ward lies in the southern part of the Sefton borough, adjacent to the city of Liverpool. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its streets form a dense urban grid, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. The ward includes the district of Seaforth, which historically developed around its docks on the River Mersey.

A notable local landmark is the red sandstone tower of St. Thomas Church, a prominent feature on the skyline. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which cuts through its western edge, providing a green corridor for walking. Derby Park offers a formal green space with traditional landscaping and a war memorial. The area maintains a strong sense of local history tied to its maritime and industrial past.

Area overview

On average Derby has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Derby is £36,227 per year. There are 7 schools in Derby: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Derby is home to around 13,172 people, with a population density of about 5,997.6 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

115

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Derby Population

13,172

Population density

5,997.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

60.73(+64%)

Public order

12.83(+27%)

Drugs

12.83(+239%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.83(-31%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.57(+7%)

North West average

Demographics

British

11,475

87.13%

Other White

692

5.25%

African

144

1.09%

Other

140

1.06%

Other Asian

128

0.97%

Total population: 13,170

Economics

No qualifications

3,031

28.49%

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,089

19.64%

Level 3 (A level)

1,770

16.64%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,565

14.71%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,301

12.23%

Total 16+ residents: 10,639

Housing

Other social rented

1,381

24.18%

Owns outright

1,289

22.57%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,275

22.32%

Owns with a mortgage

1,237

21.66%

Social rents from council

354

6.2%

Total households: 5,712

Property prices in Derby

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in Derby area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Derby over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000
Flats	7	£60,000	£46,500	£50,000	£81,500	£99,000
Semi-Detached	19	£180,000	£116,500	£140,250	£220,000	£267,150
Terraced	43	£120,000	£70,200	£101,500	£136,750	£198,400

10 years median price trend in Derby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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