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About

Sinfin is a residential suburb located to the south of Derby city centre. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and terraced streets. It functions as a practical residential zone for the city, providing affordable housing options. The local economy is supported by several industrial estates situated on its periphery, which offer employment opportunities in manufacturing and logistics for many residents.

The community is served by local shops, schools, and parks, with the expansive Sinfin Moor Park providing green space. A notable local landmark is the distinctive spire of St. Stephen's Church, which rises above the rooftops. The area has direct transport links into the city centre and is bordered by the A50, connecting it to wider regional networks. Its layout and facilities are typical of a practical, established suburb.

Area overview

On average Sinfin has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sinfin is £43,581 per year. There are 5 schools in Sinfin: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sinfin is home to around 10,803 people, with a population density of about 2,000.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sinfin Population
10,803
Population density
2,000.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.37(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.79(+11%)
Public order
12.87(+86%)
Shoplifting
9.72(+12%)
Other theft
8.05(+41%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,462
50.55%
Indian
1,415
13.1%
Pakistani
855
7.91%
Other White
789
7.3%
Other
598
5.53%
Total population: 10,805

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,993
24.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,818
22.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,274
15.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,172
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,119
13.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,072
26.91%
Owns outright
1,043
26.18%
Social rents from council
822
20.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
524
13.15%
Other social rented
418
10.49%
Total households: 3,984

Property prices in Sinfin

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Sinfin area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sinfin 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 Sinfin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£230,000
Terraced28£165,000
Semi-Detached26£189,000

10 years median price trend in Sinfin

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sinfin.

All postcodes in Sinfin

DE249LW

Montrose Close

DE249LR

Dee Close

DE249PY

Dalness Court

DE249PN

Killingworth Avenue

DE249LU

Grampian Way

DE243EF

Lauder Close

DE243HH

Lomond Avenue

DE243GL

Elwick Road

DE248EJ

Victory Road

DE249NQ

Aviemore Way

DE249SE

Sinfin Lane

DE249NE

Sinclair Close

DE243JP

Cloverdale Drive

DE249HS

Grasmere Crescent

DE249LG

Islay Road

DE243JU

Shandwick Court

DE243GT

Glentress Drive

DE249PX

Avocet Court

DE249NA

Wagtail Close

DE243HF

Deepdale Lane

DE243HP

Leven Close

DE248ER

Victory Road

DE243HG

Deepdale Lane

DE243DU

Jedburgh Close

DE243GW

Mabie Close

DE243EP

The Eyrie

DE249GY

Thackeray Street

DE243GQ

Whitsome Road

DE249LN

Arran Close

DE249HU

Sinfin Lane

DE243ND

Arleston Lane

DE243EA

Ettrick Drive

DE249GX

Thackeray Street

DE249RH

Lindisfarne Close

DE248ES

Oaktree Avenue

DE249GU

Wordsworth Drive

DE249LF

Iona Close

DE249RS

Lynwood Road

DE249SD

Goodsmoor Road

DE249JY

Stockdove Close

DE243DZ

Wragley Way

DE249RY

Shelley Drive

DE249LP

Arran Close

DE243DB

Farmhouse Road

DE243JT

Cairngorm Drive

DE248EY

Osmaston Park Road

DE249PR

Redland Close

DE243HL

Watten Close

DE249NP

Glengarry Way

DE249NG

Arleston Lane

DE243DG

Lapwing Close

DE249GJ

Moor Lane

DE249LD

Tiree Close

DE249LA

Redwood Road

DE249LH

Carron Close

DE248EW

Ashtree Avenue

DE249HF

Shakespeare Street

DE249SN

Sinfin Lane

DE243DP

Castlecraig Court

DE249NY

Pintail Drive

DE249NF

Dunoon Close

DE249PA

Lynwood Road

DE249HD

Shakespeare Street

DE249LZ

Athol Close

DE248GR

Victory Road

DE249HR

The Circle

DE249RZ

Sinfin & Osmaston

DE243EW

Kestrels Croft

DE249HT

Grasmere Crescent

DE249GP

Sinfin Lane

DE249HQ

Wordsworth Avenue

DE243LB

Coltsfoot Drive

DE249PU

Siskin Drive

DE249LQ

Ryan Close

DE249LX

Coldstream Walk

DE249NZ

Peregrine Close

DE243EE

Yarrow Close

DE249NX

Merlin Green

DE249PJ

Hains Close

DE249LS

Rimsdale Close

DE249SA

Bluebird Court

DE249RL

Craiglee Court

DE248ET

Elmtree Avenue

DE249PD

The Chase

DE249NN

Grampian Way

DE249NH

Ballater Close

DE249SW

Sinfin & Osmaston

DE249PL

Hamblin Crescent

DE243GH

Wragley Way

DE249GG

Caxton Street

DE249RQ

Campsie Court

DE243LL

Stornoway Close

DE249RG

Blackmount Court

DE249HA

Macaulay Street

DE249HE

Shakespeare Street

DE249RN

Dodburn Court

DE249LT

Sinfin Lane

DE249NJ

Katrine Walk

DE249SU

Sinfin & Osmaston

DE243GN

Goswick Close

Data Sources

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