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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 36 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
36
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
18.97(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.02(-69%)
Burglary
3.91(+17%)
Public order
3.35(-52%)
Vehicle crime
3.21(-23%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ockbrook & Borrowash area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £850,000.

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
Detached33£350,000
Flats1£50,000
Semi-Detached36£232,500
Terraced9£243,000

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

DE723GU

Mill Close

DE723XX

Ockbrook & Borrowash

DE723RB

Church Street

DE723WS

Ballards Way

DE723HA

Derby Road

DE723JN

Hawthorne Avenue

DE723SA

Moor Lane

DE723HX

Priorway Avenue

DE723JW

Derby Road

DE723JG

Woodland Avenue

DE723FY

Barrons Way

DE723LX

Roman Way

DE723WR

Lace Makers Close

DE723SB

Moor Lane

DE723SJ

Cedar Drive

DE723FZ

Balmoral Road

DE723SQ

Homefarm Close

DE723XB

Royal Close

DE723HD

Victoria Avenue

DE723LG

Station Road

DE723LH

Station Road

DE723LU

Appletree Close

DE723RS

The Paddock

DE723SH

The Ridings

DE723FL

Nottingham Road

DE723FN

Nottingham Road

DE723HP

Elm Street

DE723YD

Oak Tree Court

DE723JD

Devonshire Avenue

DE723TD

Anne Potter Close

DE723TP

Millstream Grange

DE723LN

Manor Road

DE723LY

Appian Close

DE723RA

New Street

DE723HR

Chevin Avenue

DE723LF

Belle Vue Terrace

DE723UU

Evelyn Close

DE723GJ

Washington Cottages

DE723RN

Victoria Avenue

DE723HF

Victoria Avenue

DE723TS

Ladysmith Road

DE723FS

Bains Drive

DE723GA

Rose Avenue

DE723JS

Windsor Close

DE723JF

Rutland Avenue

DE723JL

Hermitage Avenue

DE723HJ

Field Close

DE723WQ

Lace Makers Close

DE723RR

Croft Close

DE723SF

The Ridings

DE723HN

Borrowash By-Pass

DE723SL

Church Street

DE723FX

Castle Close

DE723HZ

Derwent Avenue

DE723FT

The Spinney

DE723GT

Conway Avenue

DE723JE

Ashbrook Avenue

DE723FR

Nottingham Road

DE723JT

Priorway Gardens

DE723SP

Wesley Lane

DE723HB

Derby Road

DE723QU

Pollards Oaks

DE723TH

Hargrave Avenue

DE723LQ

Princess Drive

DE723RE

Hillcroft Drive

DE723RJ

The Settlement

DE723JA

Charnwood Avenue

DE723LJ

Station Road

DE723GQ

Sherwood Avenue

DE723JB

Harrington Avenue

DE723JR

Beech Avenue

DE723TG

Ryal Close

DE723FJ

Towle Close

DE723FP

Nottingham Road

DE723GF

Kimberley Road

DE723JZ

Central Avenue

DE723LP

Manor Park

DE723JJ

Peveril Avenue

DE723TB

Yew Tree Avenue

DE723FW

Brook Road

DE723HQ

Deans Drive

DE723TF

Collumbell Avenue

DE723LB

Borrowfields

DE723RX

Far Lane

DE723QT

Weyacres

DE723QW

Mear Drive

DE723US

Sycamore Close

DE723HU

St Stephens Close

DE723LE

Maylands

DE723LS

Dovecote Drive

DE723TN

Top Manor Close

DE723XF

Nottingham Road

DE723GR

Conway Avenue

DE723HG

Victoria Avenue

DE723LT

Cumberland Crescent

DE723NL

Whitt Close

DE723RG

Bare Lane

DE723SG

The Ridings

DE723FQ

Nottingham Road

DE723GS

Priors Barn Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.