Postcode insights

DE21 2AF

Hare Edge Drive

Oakwood

Interactive map showing DE21 2AF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DE21 2AF

Overview

Postcode DE21 2AF is located in an urban city, within the Oakwood ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Oakwood area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakwood is £62,136 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 2.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Oakwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Oakwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Oakwood is £62,136 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from DE21 2AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakwood near DE21 2AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
492
Population density
3,988.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.93(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-24%)
Vehicle crime
4.63(+12%)
Other crime
2.06(-13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
75.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
5.05%
African
21
4.24%
Other White
16
3.23%
Pakistani
11
2.22%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
38.01%
Level 3 (A level)
89
27.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.97%
No qualifications
18
5.61%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
94
58.39%
Other social rented
42
26.09%
Shared ownership
9
5.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.35%
Owns outright
4
2.48%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Oakwood

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)213
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £345K

Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached97£355,000£318
Semi-Detached77£210,100£298
Terraced38£165,000£274
Flats1£90,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236,250£142,500£120,000
2017£226,750£149,950£125,500
2018£249,995£160,000£132,000
2019£272,500£174,950£150,000
2020£288,495£170,500£160,000
2021£300,000£180,250£168,000
2022£343,725£200,000£167,250
2023£315,000£190,000£168,000
2024£350,000£205,000£181,250
2025£345,000£214,000£175,000
2026£352,500£205,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£207£204
2017£219£220£204
2018£234£229£219
2019£245£233£234
2020£254£242£223
2021£266£255£259
2022£283£284£277
2023£310£295£274
2024£306£296£297
2025£305£294£274
2026£326£298£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202658, Hare Edge Drive, Derby, DE21 2AFTerracedFreehold£245,000
12 Feb 202613, Hare Edge Drive, Derby, DE21 2AFDetachedFreehold£375,000
28 Oct 20255, Hare Edge Drive, Derby, DE21 2AFDetachedFreehold£350,000
11 Aug 202512, Hare Edge Drive, Derby, DE21 2AFDetachedFreehold£315,000
14 Jul 202525, Hare Edge Drive, Derby, DE21 2AFDetachedFreehold£296,000

Schools

In the DE21 2AF postcode area, located within Oakwood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE21 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryParkview Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBreadsall CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableTuition Services Co Brookside SchoolMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 DE21 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Freya Sylvia Rose Trewhella

Oakwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jamie Mulhall

Oakwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Matthew James Eyre

Oakwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jonathan Davies

Mid Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid DerbyshireE14001362
WardOakwoodE05015522
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OakwoodE02002798
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 003AE01013574
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2018-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DE21 2AF

Is DE21 2AF (Oakwood) safe?

The area around DE21 2AF records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DE21 2AF?

The median sale price around DE21 2AF in Oakwood is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 213 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE21 2AF?

There are 6 schools close to DE21 2AF, including Parkview Primary School (Good), Breadsall CofE VC Primary School (Good) and Tuition Services Co Brookside School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE21 2AF?

DE21 2AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE21 2AF (Oakwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Derbyshire covering DE21 2AF is Jonathan Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Freya Sylvia Rose Trewhella (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jamie Mulhall (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matthew James Eyre (Conservative and Unionist 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.