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About

Oakwood is a residential suburb located in the southeast of Derby. The area is characterised by its extensive housing developments, primarily built during the late 20th century, offering a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, with the large Oakwood Park serving as a central recreational area for local sports and leisure.

The ward is largely self-contained, featuring local shopping precincts, schools, and community facilities that cater to daily needs. A notable local landmark is the distinctive Oakwood Beacon, a modern sculpture that stands prominently near the park. Transport links provide straightforward access to Derby city centre and the wider road network, supporting its role as a commuter settlement.

Area overview

On average Oakwood has low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakwood is £59,430 per year. There are 3 schools in Oakwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Oakwood

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)213
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £345K

Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached97£355,000£318
Semi-Detached77£210,100£298
Terraced38£165,000£274
Flats1£90,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236,250£142,500£120,000
2017£226,750£149,950£125,500
2018£249,995£160,000£132,000
2019£272,500£174,950£150,000
2020£288,495£170,500£160,000
2021£300,000£180,250£168,000
2022£343,725£200,000£167,250
2023£315,000£190,000£168,000
2024£350,000£205,000£181,250
2025£345,000£214,000£175,000
2026£352,500£205,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£207£204
2017£219£220£204
2018£234£229£219
2019£245£233£234
2020£254£242£223
2021£266£255£259
2022£283£284£277
2023£310£295£274
2024£306£296£297
2025£305£294£274
2026£326£298£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oakwood in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Oakwood

What is the average house price in Oakwood?

The median sale price in Oakwood is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 213 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Oakwood?

Oakwood has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Oakwood?

Oakwood scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Oakwood sits around rank 26,555 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Oakwood?

The average household income in Oakwood is around £59,430 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Oakwood?

Oakwood is represented by 3 elected councillors: Freya Sylvia Rose Trewhella (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jamie Mulhall (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matthew James Eyre (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Oakwood

DE212TY

Barleycorn Close

DE212LE

Oakwood Drive

DE212TJ

Harebell Close

DE212JT

Milbury Close

DE214RE

Brookfield Avenue

DE212TS

Littledale Close

DE214TX

Stuble Drive

DE212QH

Kingsclere Avenue

DE212UA

Benmore Court

DE212ST

Bonnyrigg Drive

DE214TF

Cloisters Court

DE212PT

Radstone Close

DE212QL

Regis Close

DE212XN

Ramblers Drive

DE212PS

Byfield Close

DE212QF

Armscote Close

DE212PU

Loxley Close

DE214LZ

Wood Road

DE212HR

Wilmslow Drive

DE212LR

Firtree Grove

DE212JH

Silverburn Drive

DE212LJ

Bickley Moss

DE212DE

Steeple Close

DE212DD

Chime Close

DE212DP

Bryony Close

DE214TD

Morley Road

DE212TG

Hucklow Court

DE212TF

Leawood Gardens

DE214TZ

Bandy Lane

DE212TW

Mountford Close

DE212TQ

Kershope Drive

DE212XS

Hedgebank Court

DE212AP

Britland Edge Avenue

DE212HW

Delamere Close

DE212RD

Pontypool Close

DE212BE

Meerbrook Close

DE212TR

Milburn Gardens

DE214TG

Priory Gardens

DE212HB

Dukeries Lane

DE214NU

Copes Way

DE212TU

Glenorchy Court

DE212JW

Pykestone Close

DE214RF

Lime Lane

DE212LF

Blakeney Court

DE212ES

Winchcombe Way

DE212DA

Lychgate Close

DE212JJ

Silverburn Drive

DE212TP

Kyle Grove

DE214NP

Audrey Drive

DE212TZ

Wheatsheaf Close

DE212JS

Oldbury Close

DE212XE

Hedgerow Gardens

DE212BN

Vestry Road

DE212XW

Monarch Drive

DE212BU

Rye Close

DE212LA

Russet Close

DE212AJ

Bleaklow Close

DE214NS

Copes Way

DE214QU

Morley Road

DE214UA

Coneygrey Close

DE212TD

Holyhead Drive

DE212DQ

Santolina Drive

DE214FW

Hilltop

DE212HG

Averham Close

DE212EF

Dunkery Court

DE212DG

Spindletree Drive

DE212RP

Aberdare Close

DE212EQ

Cedarwood Court

DE212JF

Houghton Court

DE214NR

Moncrieff Crescent

DE212XA

Maytree Close

DE212UJ

Holmoak Close

DE212UG

Bayleaf Crescent

DE212BQ

Abbot Close

DE212SX

Teviot Place

DE214QX

Morley Road

DE212EU

Foxley Court

DE212BG

Chapter Close

DE214TH

Cardinal Close

DE214UP

Lees Bank

DE214FZ

Porters Lane

DE212LY

Timsbury Court

DE212RB

Lampeter Close

DE212XP

Furrows Close

DE214TB

Morley Road

DE212UX

Oakdale Gardens

DE214RB

Oakridge

DE212UQ

Field Head Way

DE212SZ

Brambleberry Court

DE212TB

Bardsey Court

DE212HY

Fiskerton Way

DE212SW

Saffron Drive

DE212XL

Rosette Court

DE214RL

Moira Close

DE212RQ

Springwood Drive

DE212SH

Cherrybrook Drive

DE212DW

Bishops Drive

DE212EA

Buckminster Close

DE212BL

Vestry Road

DE212HX

Danebridge Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.