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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

DE212QY

Hallgate Close

DE212JT

Milbury Close

DE214TD

Morley Road

DE212TQ

Kershope Drive

DE212JA

Dunsmore Drive

DE212ER

Sherston Close

DE212BR

Nearwood Drive

DE212UJ

Holmoak Close

DE212RH

Saundersfoot Way

DE212AD

Alport Heights Drive

DE212PZ

Gatcombe Close

DE212LB

Rosemoor Lane

DE212RP

Aberdare Close

DE212AQ

Wolfscote Close

DE212HJ

Gainsborough Close

DE212XD

Robinia Close

DE212XX

Baron Close

DE212NL

Alderley Court

DE214TA

Lindford Close

DE212BH

Minster Road

DE212RA

Tredegar Drive

DE212LL

Pinecroft Court

DE212XN

Ramblers Drive

DE212TL

Tissington Drive

DE212TX

Ryegrass Road

DE212LP

Beechley Drive

DE212DQ

Santolina Drive

DE212PU

Loxley Close

DE212PS

Byfield Close

DE212EJ

Thoresby Close

DE212RL

Oxwich Court

DE212RZ

Cressbrook Way

DE212DG

Spindletree Drive

DE212TN

Northacre Road

DE212JZ

Emerald Close

DE212HL

Edwinstowe Road

DE212SE

Marigold Close

DE212NZ

Hemlock Close

DE212BT

Calver Close

DE212QG

Barcheston Close

DE212BE

Meerbrook Close

DE212LR

Firtree Grove

DE212XY

Royal Grove

DE212DY

Somerby Way

DE214RN

Swinderby Drive

DE212RW

Shrewsbury Close

DE212DD

Chime Close

DE212HH

Tuxford Close

DE212UG

Bayleaf Crescent

DE214RQ

Besthorpe Close

DE212XW

Monarch Drive

DE212QA

Peers Close

DE212DP

Bryony Close

DE212HD

Clipstone Gardens

DE212DZ

Garthorpe Court

DE214RW

Grassthorpe Close

DE212AG

Wibben Close

DE212XH

Lupin Close

DE212DT

Cringle Mews

DE212SQ

Smalley Drive

DE212JQ

Samantha Court

DE212DW

Bishops Drive

DE212AL

Merryton Close

DE212XA

Maytree Close

DE212DE

Steeple Close

DE212QH

Kingsclere Avenue

DE212JF

Houghton Court

DE212LW

Roseberry Court

DE212SJ

Fairisle Close

DE212XB

Harvest Way

DE212QD

Charingworth Road

DE212RN

Bridgend Court

DE212UN

Beardmore Close

DE212SZ

Brambleberry Court

DE212AE

Alport Heights Drive

DE212ST

Bonnyrigg Drive

DE212ES

Winchcombe Way

DE214RF

Lime Lane

DE212TY

Barleycorn Close

DE212JN

Cardrona Close

DE212NE

Trowbridge Close

DE212JW

Pykestone Close

DE212LE

Oakwood Drive

DE212TW

Mountford Close

DE212JJ

Silverburn Drive

DE212BQ

Abbot Close

DE212LN

Appledore Drive

DE212EU

Foxley Court

DE212JG

Seagrave Close

DE212XG

Viola Close

DE212LT

Prestbury Close

DE212BJ

Deacon Close

DE212RG

Springwood Drive

DE214TB

Morley Road

DE212PB

Brandelhow Court

DE212JP

Diamond Drive

DE212UQ

Field Head Way

DE212DJ

Hornbeam Close

DE212HW

Delamere Close

DE212NQ

Spindletree Drive

Data Sources

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