Postcode insights

DE21 2RG

Springwood Drive

Oakwood

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Detailed insights for DE21 2RG

Overview

Postcode DE21 2RG 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 Spondon, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oakwood Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Oakwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Oakwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE21 2RG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Spondon located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE21 2RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOakwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Oakwood Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
2,411.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.8(-74%)
Public order
5.41(-22%)
Vehicle crime
4.74(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.35(-92%)
Other theft
0.68(-88%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
93.1%
Other White
9
2.82%
Chinese
4
1.25%
Indian
4
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
40.96%
Level 3 (A level)
58
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.75%
No qualifications
19
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
52.68%
Owns outright
50
44.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 2RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 2RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 20255, Cornflower Drive, Derby, DE21 2SADetachedFreehold£440,000
11 Jul 202515, Winchcombe Way, Derby, DE21 2ESDetachedFreehold£365,000
06 Feb 20268, Marigold Close, Derby, DE21 2SEDetachedFreehold£455,000
23 Oct 20255, Marigold Close, Derby, DE21 2SEDetachedFreehold£375,000
04 Jun 202510, Radstone Close, Derby, DE21 2PTDetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the DE21 2RG postcode area, located within Oakwood, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE21 2RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryParkview Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBreadsall Hill Top Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miSecondaryDa Vinci AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE21 2RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE21 2RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food49 Smalley Drive, Derby, DE21 2SFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miOakwood Post OfficeBishop's Drive, Derby, DE21 2HTWalking directions to Oakwood Post Office
0.4 miCo-op FoodMeadowlark Grove, Derby, DE21 2HTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2RG, 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 003DE01013577
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE21 2RG

Is DE21 2RG (Oakwood) safe?

The area around DE21 2RG records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2RG?

The median sale price around DE21 2RG 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 2RG?

There are 9 schools close to DE21 2RG, including Parkview Primary School (Good), Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (Good) and Da Vinci Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE21 2RG?

DE21 2RG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,107 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Derbyshire covering DE21 2RG 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.