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About

The Oakwood area is situated in the northeast of Derby, primarily developed as a large residential suburb from the late 20th century. It is characterised by extensive housing estates with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, alongside several local schools and community facilities. The layout is defined by its many cul-de-sacs and green spaces, including the sizable Oakwood Park, which serves as a central recreational ground for the neighbourhood.

A notable aspect is the area's network of pedestrian and cycle paths, which weave through the housing estates and connect to the park and local shops. This infrastructure supports a self-contained community feel, with a district centre providing essential retail and services. The area is bordered by the A38 Derby Bypass, which provides major road connections while separating it from more rural land to the east.

Area overview

On average Oakwood has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakwood is £62,136 per year. There are 1 schools in Oakwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oakwood is home to around 10,399 people, with a population density of about 4,373.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakwood Population
10,399
Population density
4,373.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.23(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.77(-66%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.98(-60%)
Public order
2.5(-64%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,243
88.88%
Other White
344
3.31%
Chinese
124
1.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
110
1.06%
Indian
106
1.02%
Total population: 10,400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,257
37.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,774
20.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,180
13.5%
No qualifications
974
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
841
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 8,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,829
40.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,713
38.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
704
15.75%
Other social rented
99
2.21%
Other forms of private rent
57
1.27%
Total households: 4,471

Property prices in Oakwood

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,550 up to £582,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakwood 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 Oakwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached65£210,000
Terraced22£175,500
Detached84£342,250

10 years median price trend in Oakwood

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

All postcodes in Oakwood

DE214QY

Morley Road

DE214TF

Cloisters Court

DE212TD

Holyhead Drive

DE212JY

Opal Close

DE214FY

Hilltop

DE212LF

Blakeney Court

DE212LQ

Chalfont Square

DE212UL

Meadow View Close

DE212JL

Tweedsmuir Close

DE212LD

Ashcombe Gardens

DE212XT

Coronet Court

DE212RU

Porthcawl Place

DE214TN

Poplar Grange

DE212HS

Kibworth Close

DE212JE

Morefern Drive

DE212BA

Bishops Drive

DE212JS

Oldbury Close

DE212JH

Silverburn Drive

DE212DB

Corbel Close

DE212HU

Sandfield Close

DE212XZ

Consort Gardens

DE212SD

Larkspur Court

DE212AZ

Binscombe Lane

DE212DL

Blackthorn Close

DE212AY

Farncombe Lane

DE212EF

Dunkery Court

DE212TJ

Harebell Close

DE212SU

Pentland Close

DE212TH

Foxglove Drive

DE212US

Markham Court

DE212DN

Celandine Close

DE212BN

Vestry Road

DE212BD

Danebridge Crescent

DE212JD

Rutherford Rise

DE212RR

Goodrington Road

DE212HN

Kirkstead Close

DE212RF

Oswestry Close

DE212TS

Littledale Close

DE212RY

Lydstep Close

DE212BG

Chapter Close

DE212QZ

Crossdale Grove

DE212BS

Alder Close

DE212PD

Yewdale Grove

DE212AJ

Bleaklow Close

DE212UB

Caldermill Drive

DE212PT

Radstone Close

DE212DX

Sedgebrook Close

DE212RE

Leominster Drive

DE212PG

Porlock Court

DE212UA

Benmore Court

DE212SX

Teviot Place

DE214FZ

Porters Lane

DE214QQ

Morley Gardens

DE212NB

Ridgewood

DE212HE

Springwood Drive

DE212DF

Bishops Drive

DE212RX

Talgarth Close

DE212SS

Woodrising Close

DE212BU

Rye Close

DE212LS

Whyteleafe Grove

DE212AU

Rochley Close

DE212JU

Diamond Drive

DE212QF

Armscote Close

DE212QB

Earls Crescent

DE212EG

Acer Croft

DE212RB

Lampeter Close

DE212SY

Gilderdale Way

DE212TG

Hucklow Court

DE212RT

Longstock Close

DE212ND

Foxfields Drive

DE212TF

Leawood Gardens

DE212NA

Paddock Croft

DE212PE

Hasgill Close

DE212JB

Crofters Court

DE212LJ

Bickley Moss

DE212EB

Stonesby Close

DE212XF

Lucerne Road

DE212TP

Kyle Grove

DE212SG

Biscay Court

DE212PP

Woodbeck Court

DE212UF

Woodsorrel Drive

DE212AN

Hartcliffe Close

DE212XS

Hedgebank Court

DE212LY

Timsbury Court

DE214TG

Priory Gardens

DE212EH

Hodthorpe Close

DE212XQ

Bramley Close

DE212QL

Regis Close

DE212UX

Oakdale Gardens

DE212DR

Bishops Drive

DE212QE

Shenington Way

DE212QJ

Glamis Close

DE212EE

Bishops Drive

DE212SL

Applegate Close

DE212SA

Cornflower Drive

DE212TU

Glenorchy Court

DE212EL

Egmanton Close

DE214TT

Windmill Place

DE212SF

Smalley Drive

DE212NT

Mendip Court

Data Sources

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