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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

DE723FJ

Towle Close

DE723TF

Collumbell Avenue

DE723US

Sycamore Close

DE723LJ

Station Road

DE723WS

Ballards Way

DE723RH

Bakehouse Lane

DE723XR

Woodwards Close

DE723XB

Royal Close

DE723GL

Newbold Avenue

DE723HZ

Derwent Avenue

DE723JW

Derby Road

DE723HF

Victoria Avenue

DE723GW

Belmont Drive

DE723GX

Shacklecross Close

DE723JE

Ashbrook Avenue

DE723JU

Nottingham Road

DE723NL

Whitt Close

DE723TP

Millstream Grange

DE723HJ

Field Close

DE723LG

Station Road

DE723YB

Weavers Close

DE723JJ

Peveril Avenue

DE723RG

Bare Lane

DE723JN

Hawthorne Avenue

DE723RF

Flood Street

DE723TL

Pares Way

DE723LL

Manor Road

DE723JT

Priorway Gardens

DE723JR

Beech Avenue

DE723RB

Church Street

DE723HB

Derby Road

DE723SG

The Ridings

DE723HN

Borrowash By-Pass

DE723JQ

Chestnut Grove

DE723LS

Dovecote Drive

DE723GQ

Sherwood Avenue

DE723LB

Borrowfields

DE723SB

Moor Lane

DE723LY

Appian Close

DE723TN

Top Manor Close

DE723RX

Far Lane

DE723XP

Faires Close

DE723FN

Nottingham Road

DE723GJ

Washington Cottages

DE723FP

Nottingham Road

Data Sources

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