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Ockbrook & Borrowash

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About

Ockbrook & Borrowash is a ward in the borough of Erewash, comprising two distinct settlements on the eastern edge of Derby. Ockbrook is a historic village with a notable Moravian Church settlement, its central square and older buildings reflecting this heritage. Borrowash, situated to the north, functions more as a suburban residential area with local shopping parades along its main roads. The ward is bordered by the River Derwent to the west.

The area is connected by the A6005 road and features green spaces like the playing fields at Borrowash Memorial Park. A specific local feature is the Borrowash Viaduct, which carries the railway line across the valley. Residential development varies from older terraced housing to modern estates, with the overall character blending village history with commuter convenience for Derby and Nottingham.

Area overview

On average Ockbrook & Borrowash has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ockbrook & Borrowash is £54,046 per year. There are 3 schools in Ockbrook & Borrowash: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ockbrook & Borrowash is home to around 7,170 people, with a population density of about 837.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ockbrook & Borrowash Population
7,170
Population density
837.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.41(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.44(-68%)
Burglary
3.35(+1%)
Public order
2.93(-58%)
Vehicle crime
2.79(-32%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,716
93.69%
Other White
98
1.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.92%
Irish
48
0.67%
Indian
38
0.53%
Total population: 7,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,984
33.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,077
18.02%
No qualifications
949
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
846
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
561
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,976

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,420
45.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,010
32.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
10.07%
Other social rented
232
7.37%
Social rents from council
93
2.95%
Total households: 3,149

Property prices in Ockbrook & Borrowash

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 in Ockbrook & Borrowash area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ockbrook & Borrowash 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 Ockbrook & Borrowash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£325,000
Flats1£50,000
Semi-Detached37£235,000
Terraced5£192,500

10 years median price trend in Ockbrook & Borrowash

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockbrook & Borrowash.

All postcodes in Ockbrook & Borrowash

DE723RR

Croft Close

DE723FS

Bains Drive

DE723JG

Woodland Avenue

DE723FL

Nottingham Road

DE723WG

Dere Croft

DE723HY

Priorway Avenue

DE723RN

Victoria Avenue

DE723RS

The Paddock

DE723JL

Hermitage Avenue

DE723GR

Conway Avenue

DE723FZ

Balmoral Road

DE723QT

Weyacres

DE723QW

Mear Drive

DE723UR

Covent Garden Close

DE723LD

Robinscross

DE723HT

Nursery Close

DE723HX

Priorway Avenue

DE723HP

Elm Street

DE723LA

Ashmeadow

DE723FX

Castle Close

DE723HR

Chevin Avenue

DE723LT

Cumberland Crescent

DE723FR

Nottingham Road

DE723SA

Moor Lane

DE723RQ

Orchard Close

DE723XW

Coopers Close

DE723GU

Mill Close

DE723GY

Bradbury Close

DE723JH

Depedale Avenue

DE723SJ

Cedar Drive

DE723JA

Charnwood Avenue

DE723GE

Kimberley Road

DE723LX

Roman Way

DE723SE

Green Lane

DE723RL

Victoria Avenue

DE723TS

Ladysmith Road

DE723HE

Victoria Avenue

DE723HS

Greenway Close

DE723SH

The Ridings

DE723SQ

Homefarm Close

DE723GS

Priors Barn Close

DE723GG

Draycott Road

DE723JD

Devonshire Avenue

DE723GP

Cole Lane

DE723HA

Derby Road

DE723LP

Manor Park

DE723SF

The Ridings

DE723HW

Priorway Avenue

DE723WR

Lace Makers Close

DE723JP

Chestnut Grove

DE723JF

Rutland Avenue

DE723LU

Appletree Close

DE723SL

Church Street

DE723HQ

Deans Drive

DE723YD

Oak Tree Court

DE723XF

Nottingham Road

DE723WQ

Lace Makers Close

DE723HU

St Stephens Close

DE723FW

Brook Road

DE723FT

The Spinney

DE723GF

Kimberley Road

DE723GD

Kimberley Road

DE723GA

Rose Avenue

DE723TH

Hargrave Avenue

DE723HD

Victoria Avenue

DE723RD

Cole Lane

DE723SP

Wesley Lane

DE723QU

Pollards Oaks

DE723TB

Yew Tree Avenue

DE723TJ

Pares Way

DE723TG

Ryal Close

DE723GN

Cole Lane

DE723YA

Quillings Way

DE723XX

Ockbrook & Borrowash

DE723JZ

Central Avenue

DE723RZ

Oak Close

DE723RJ

The Settlement

DE723TD

Anne Potter Close

DE723RE

Hillcroft Drive

DE723GB

Briar Close

DE723NN

Fosse Close

DE723LF

Belle Vue Terrace

DE723TE

Windmill Close

DE723GT

Conway Avenue

DE723RA

New Street

DE723JB

Harrington Avenue

DE723RP

Collier Lane

DE723LH

Station Road

DE723JS

Windsor Close

DE723JX

Gordon Road

DE723LQ

Princess Drive

DE723FQ

Nottingham Road

DE723LN

Manor Road

DE723FY

Barrons Way

DE723UU

Evelyn Close

DE723RY

Chesterfield Road

DE723HG

Victoria Avenue

DE723LE

Maylands

DE723SN

Bare Lane

DE723LR

Chapel Row

Data Sources

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