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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 98 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
98
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
51.84(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.38(0%)
Public order
12.68(+82%)
Shoplifting
9.16(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.87(+5%)
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 £177,000 in Sinfin area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £420,000.

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
Detached13£235,000
Semi-Detached20£195,000
Terraced30£161,500

10 years median price trend in Sinfin

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

All postcodes in Sinfin

DE243GQ

Whitsome Road

DE243LA

Willowherb Close

DE249LD

Tiree Close

DE249NH

Ballater Close

DE249NQ

Aviemore Way

DE249PR

Redland Close

DE243EP

The Eyrie

DE249HP

Wordsworth Avenue

DE249SR

Pioneer Way

DE243GL

Elwick Road

DE249GL

Sinfin Lane

DE249JU

Sparrow Close

DE249LR

Dee Close

DE249RR

Applecross Court

DE249RU

Wordsworth Drive

DE243DZ

Wragley Way

DE249LP

Arran Close

DE249PY

Dalness Court

DE243EW

Kestrels Croft

DE249PQ

Myers Close

DE243DR

Peebles Close

DE243LW

Orkney Close

DE249LF

Iona Close

DE249GW

Shelley Drive

DE249HE

Shakespeare Street

DE243GP

Lowick Close

DE248EB

Peak Drive

DE243DQ

Harrier Way

DE249GU

Wordsworth Drive

DE249LU

Grampian Way

DE248EY

Osmaston Park Road

DE249GF

Railway Cottages

DE249HS

Grasmere Crescent

DE249HZ

Hamblin Crescent

DE249LX

Coldstream Walk

DE249NA

Wagtail Close

DE249NG

Arleston Lane

DE249NJ

Katrine Walk

DE243AR

Deep Dale Lane

DE243DG

Lapwing Close

DE243JA

Inveraray Close

DE249HF

Shakespeare Street

DE249PN

Killingworth Avenue

DE243DX

Cullen Way

DE249HD

Shakespeare Street

DE249SE

Sinfin Lane

DE243JR

Ashwater Close

DE249LY

Islay Road

DE249NX

Merlin Green

DE249PZ

Applecross Court

DE249RJ

Edgelaw Court

DE249RQ

Campsie Court

DE249RY

Shelley Drive

DE249GQ

Kingsley Street

DE249GY

Thackeray Street

DE249LT

Sinfin Lane

DE249RT

Sinfin & Osmaston

DE248EX

Osmaston Park Road

DE249SB

Bramblehedge Drive

DE243EA

Ettrick Drive

DE248EW

Ashtree Avenue

DE249GZ

Thackeray Street

DE243JX

Grampian Way

DE243LL

Stornoway Close

DE248ES

Oaktree Avenue

DE249HB

Cowper Street

DE249NY

Pintail Drive

DE249RG

Blackmount Court

DE249RN

Dodburn Court

DE249SA

Bluebird Court

DE243HW

Melfort Close

DE248ZF

Victory Park Way

DE249PD

The Chase

DE249PG

Redwood Road

DE243GT

Glentress Drive

DE249HL

Amberley Drive

DE249NR

Cromarty Close

DE249PS

Waltham Avenue

DE243LD

Vetchfield Close

DE249PF

Links Close

DE249RE

Amberley Drive

DE249JY

Stockdove Close

DE243JY

Deepdale Lane

DE249GP

Sinfin Lane

DE249RF

Campsie Court

DE249RL

Craiglee Court

DE243GS

Budle Avenue

DE243HQ

Sunart Close

DE248EU

Elmtree Avenue

DE248DX

Trafalgar Park Way

DE248EL

Victory Road

DE249FU

Sinfin Lane

DE249GT

Carlyle Street

DE249NN

Grampian Way

DE249PU

Siskin Drive

DE249RX

Sinfin & Osmaston

Data Sources

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