Postcode insights

DE21 2UY

Heathermead Close

Oakwood

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Detailed insights for DE21 2UY

Overview

Postcode DE21 2UY is located in an urban city, within the Oakwood ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Breadsall Hilltop area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Breadsall Hilltop is £45,416 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Rainbow Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Breadsall Hilltop has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,097 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Breadsall Hilltop has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.9%

Approximately 32.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Breadsall Hilltop is £45,416 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Breadsall Hilltop near DE21 2UY 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE21 2UY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRainbow ParkMediumWalking directions to Rainbow Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
6,994.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.4(+49%)
Public order
11.71(+69%)
Other crime
10.41(+341%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.86(-21%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
85.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
4.49%
Other White
10
2.81%
African
7
1.97%
Indian
4
1.12%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
28.03%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.91%
No qualifications
28
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
34.23%
Other social rented
45
30.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
18.12%
Shared ownership
13
8.72%
Owns outright
9
6.04%
Total households: 149

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 2UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 2UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 20262, Beamwood Close, Derby, DE21 2UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
27 Apr 20262, Balleny Close, Derby, DE21 2UPTerracedFreehold£155,000
25 Sept 202510, Balleny Close, Derby, DE21 2UPTerracedFreehold£188,000
15 Aug 20254, Balleny Close, Derby, DE21 2UPTerracedFreehold£157,500
25 Nov 202514, Rymill Drive, Derby, DE21 2UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£214,000

Schools

In the DE21 2UY postcode area, located within Breadsall Hilltop, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE21 2UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBreadsall Hill Top Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDa Vinci AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryParkview Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE21 2UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE21 2UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa Today's6 Mercaston Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4HUWalking directions to Nisa Today's
0.3 miOakwood Post OfficeBishop's Drive, Derby, DE21 2HTWalking directions to Oakwood Post Office
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodWollaton Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4HWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
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 2UY, 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)Breadsall HilltopE02002799
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 004DE01013581
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DE21 2UY

Is DE21 2UY (Breadsall Hilltop) safe?

The area around DE21 2UY records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DE21 2UY?

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

What schools are near DE21 2UY?

There are 12 schools close to DE21 2UY, including Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (Good), Da Vinci Academy (Good) and Parkview Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE21 2UY?

DE21 2UY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,097 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE21 2UY (Breadsall Hilltop) in Parliament and on the local council?

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