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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.

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.