Postcode insights

DE21 4NU

Copes Way

Oakwood

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Detailed insights for DE21 4NU

Overview

Postcode DE21 4NU is located in an urban city, within the Oakwood ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Chaddesden North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chaddesden North is £46,590 per year. The nearest station is Spondon, about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oakwood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Chaddesden North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chaddesden North has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Chaddesden North is £46,590 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE21 4NU.

Flood risk

High

Chaddesden North near DE21 4NU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Spondon located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE21 4NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOakwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Oakwood Park

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
6,147.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.39(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+9%)
Vehicle crime
7.4(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-61%)
Public order
4.44(-36%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
90.16%
Other White
16
4.37%
Caribbean
8
2.19%
African
7
1.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.55%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
18.38%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
16.54%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
35.94%
Owns outright
34
26.56%
Social rents from council
30
23.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.59%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

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 4NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 4NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202556, Copes Way, Derby, DE21 4NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
09 Mar 20267, Gleadsmoss Lane, Derby, DE21 2BPDetachedFreehold£297,000
25 Nov 202541, Gleadsmoss Lane, Derby, DE21 2BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
11 Sept 202549, Gleadsmoss Lane, Derby, DE21 2BPDetachedFreehold£200,000
05 Sept 202524, Gleadsmoss Lane, Derby, DE21 2BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the DE21 4NU postcode area, located within Chaddesden North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE21 4NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCavendish Close Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryLees Brook AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCavendish Close Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE21 4NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE21 4NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop96 Wood Road, Derby, DE21 4LZWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCo-op FoodMeadowlark Grove, Derby, DE21 2HTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miOakwood Post OfficeBishop's Drive, Derby, DE21 2HTWalking directions to Oakwood Post Office
0.3 miWood Road News41 Wood Road, Derby, DE21 4LXWalking directions to Wood Road News
0.4 miNisa Today's6 Mercaston Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4HUWalking directions to Nisa Today's

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 4NU, 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

Catherine Atkinson

Derby North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerby NorthE14001193
WardOakwoodE05015522
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chaddesden NorthE02002801
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 006CE01013513
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE21 4NU

Is DE21 4NU (Chaddesden North) safe?

The area around DE21 4NU records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4NU?

The median sale price around DE21 4NU in Chaddesden North is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 213 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE21 4NU?

There are 10 schools close to DE21 4NU, including Cavendish Close Infant School (Good), Lees Brook Academy (Good) and Cavendish Close Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE21 4NU?

DE21 4NU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,737 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE21 4NU (Chaddesden North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby North covering DE21 4NU is Catherine Atkinson (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.