Postcode insights

DE1 2BD

Bilsborrow Avenue

Arboretum

Interactive map showing DE1 2BD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DE1 2BD

Overview

Postcode DE1 2BD is located in an urban city, within the Arboretum ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rose Hill & Castleward area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 473.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rose Hill & Castleward is £36,724 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Derby Arboretum.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
474
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Rose Hill & Castleward has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Rose Hill & Castleward has a very high crime rate, with approximately 473.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.7%

Approximately 55.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Rose Hill & Castleward is £36,724 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from DE1 2BD.

Flood risk

Low

Rose Hill & Castleward near DE1 2BD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE1 2BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Derby

N/A

Walking directions to Derby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE1 2BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDerby ArboretumLargeWalking directions to Derby Arboretum
0.4 miRiverside GardensSmallWalking directions to Riverside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
2,226.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
195.18(+467%)
Shoplifting
121.31(+1296%)
Anti-social behaviour
91.76(+443%)
Public order
60.65(+776%)
Other theft
53.65(+841%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
54.92%
Other White
33
11.19%
African
24
8.14%
Other
13
4.41%
Other Asian
11
3.73%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
27.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
27.45%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
35.52%
Other social rented
37
20.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
18.03%
Owns with a mortgage
27
14.75%
Owns outright
12
6.56%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Arboretum

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£159
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £174K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £159 per square foot) in Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,279 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arboretum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£280,000£233
Semi-Detached4£170,000£217
Terraced39£130,000£146
Flats19£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arboretum

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,950£149,950£143,000£97,500
2017£200,000£118,996£155,000£98,500
2018£230,500£93,750£170,000£85,500
2019£152,000£93,500£150,000£108,500
2020£202,500£149,950£208,691£110,000
2021£190,500£137,950£207,500£186,000
2022£392,500£162,500£220,000£154,000
2023£288,500£181,000£145,000£128,500
2024£350,000£187,500£240,000£132,500
2025£285,000£156,500£144,000£130,000
2026£160,000£232,250£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£217£120£95
2017£153£209£160£97
2018£167£159£125£95
2019£129£132£116£103
2020£208£202£177£121
2021£192£191£156£214
2022£162£243£183£151
2023£165£315£199£137
2024£213£344£190£152
2025£176£252£155£163
2026£225£255£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arboretum in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 2BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 2BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2025Apartment 59, Macarthur House, 1, Bilsborrow Avenue, Derby, DE1 2BDFlatsLeasehold£248,000
31 Jul 2025Apartment 16, Macarthur House, 1, Bilsborrow Avenue, Derby, DE1 2BDFlatsLeasehold£246,000
31 Jul 2025Apartment 40, Macarthur House, 1, Bilsborrow Avenue, Derby, DE1 2BDFlatsLeasehold£247,000
13 Jun 2025Apartment 20, Macarthur House, 1, Bilsborrow Avenue, Derby, DE1 2BDFlatsLeasehold£190,000
13 Jun 2025Apartment 21, Macarthur House, 1, Bilsborrow Avenue, Derby, DE1 2BDFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the DE1 2BD postcode area, located within Rose Hill & Castleward, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE1 2BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Aided Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCastleward Spencer AcademyFree schools

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE1 2BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE1 2BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis3 Traffic Street, Derby, DE1 2NLWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miIceland62-66 London Road, Derby, DE1 2PAWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miChung Wah Chinese Supermarket1-2 Wilmot Street, Derby, DE1 2LSWalking directions to Chung Wah Chinese Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express119 London Road, Derby, DE1 2QRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSM Convenience8 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE1 2JAWalking directions to SM Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,464
Band B£1,708
Band C£1,952
Band D£2,196
Band E£2,684
Band F£3,172
Band G£3,660
Band H£4,392

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE1 2BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ceclie Yvonne Wright

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Gulfraz Nawaz

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shiraz Khan

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Baggy Shanker

Derby South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerby SouthE14001194
WardArboretumE05015511
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rose Hill & CastlewardE02002813
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 018FE01033166
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2024-11-01

Frequently asked questions about DE1 2BD

Is DE1 2BD (Rose Hill & Castleward) safe?

The area around DE1 2BD records about 474 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DE1 2BD?

The median sale price around DE1 2BD in Rose Hill & Castleward is £130,000 (about £159 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE1 2BD?

There are 20 schools close to DE1 2BD, including St James' Church of England Aided Infant School (Good), Castleward Spencer Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE1 2BD?

The closest station to DE1 2BD is Derby, about 568 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE1 2BD?

DE1 2BD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE1 2BD (Rose Hill & Castleward) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby South covering DE1 2BD is Baggy Shanker (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ceclie Yvonne Wright (Labour Party), Gulfraz Nawaz (Labour Party) and Shiraz Khan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.