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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

DE723JU

Nottingham Road

DE723RD

Cole Lane

DE723GB

Briar Close

DE723WG

Dere Croft

DE723JP

Chestnut Grove

DE723SN

Bare Lane

DE723GD

Kimberley Road

DE723HY

Priorway Avenue

DE723XR

Woodwards Close

DE723YA

Quillings Way

DE723RP

Collier Lane

DE723RQ

Orchard Close

DE723RY

Chesterfield Road

DE723GL

Newbold Avenue

DE723HS

Greenway Close

DE723RL

Victoria Avenue

DE723GE

Kimberley Road

DE723LL

Manor Road

DE723YB

Weavers Close

DE723GP

Cole Lane

DE723HE

Victoria Avenue

DE723TE

Windmill Close

DE723LR

Chapel Row

DE723NN

Fosse Close

DE723UR

Covent Garden Close

DE723XP

Faires Close

DE723HW

Priorway Avenue

DE723LD

Robinscross

DE723RH

Bakehouse Lane

DE723RF

Flood Street

DE723TL

Pares Way

DE723GW

Belmont Drive

DE723RZ

Oak Close

DE723GG

Draycott Road

DE723LA

Ashmeadow

DE723TJ

Pares Way

DE723GN

Cole Lane

DE723JQ

Chestnut Grove

DE723SE

Green Lane

DE723GX

Shacklecross Close

DE723JX

Gordon Road

DE723XW

Coopers Close

DE723GY

Bradbury Close

DE723HT

Nursery Close

DE723JH

Depedale Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.