Postcode insights

DE21 5BB

Alfreton Road

Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley

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Detailed insights for DE21 5BB

Overview

Postcode DE21 5BB is located in an urban city, within the Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Openwoodgate & Holbrook area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Openwoodgate & Holbrook is £52,785 per year. The nearest station is Duffield, about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Openwoodgate & Holbrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Openwoodgate & Holbrook has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Openwoodgate & Holbrook is £52,785 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from DE21 5BB.

Flood risk

High

Openwoodgate & Holbrook near DE21 5BB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Duffield located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
146.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.29(-64%)
Public order
4.1(-41%)
Burglary
3.41(+2%)
Vehicle crime
3.41(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.73(-84%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
94.92%
Indian
8
2.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.41%
Other White
4
1.13%
Chinese
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
41.34%
No qualifications
57
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
54.9%
Owns with a mortgage
43
28.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.38%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.96%
Other social rented
1
0.65%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £353K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£395,000£329
Semi-Detached36£230,000£263
Terraced33£190,000£254
Flats5£130,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,000£111,000£170,000£127,000
2017£275,000£112,500£168,975£125,000
2018£246,100£120,000£168,000£139,975
2019£263,750£95,000£172,000£144,500
2020£291,250£91,000£180,500£155,000
2021£316,000£117,500£203,500£165,000
2022£385,000£120,000£210,000£172,500
2023£365,000£105,000£235,000£185,500
2024£400,000£105,000£210,000£185,000
2025£363,500£128,500£230,000£184,000
2026£390,500£195,000£206,250£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£170£180£174
2017£225£159£200£175
2018£238£174£206£189
2019£267£170£211£189
2020£231£180£220£191
2021£280£170£232£202
2022£303£181£258£222
2023£316£176£273£246
2024£330£195£255£243
2025£315£194£265£252
2026£345£263£263£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 5BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 5BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Horeston, Horsley Lane, Derby, DE21 5BHDetachedFreehold£401,000
21 Mar 2025Rock Cottage, Horsley Lane, Derby, DE21 5BHDetachedFreehold£560,000
07 Mar 2025Archway Cottage, Horsley Lane, Derby, DE21 5BHDetachedFreehold£318,000
17 Dec 20254, Alfreton Road, Derby, DE21 5BADetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the DE21 5BB postcode area, located within Openwoodgate & Holbrook, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE21 5BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryHorsley CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableHolbrook School for AutismAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,532
Band B£1,787
Band C£2,043
Band D£2,298
Band E£2,809
Band F£3,319
Band G£3,830
Band H£4,596

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 5BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Murray

Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Linsey Farnsworth

Amber Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictAmber ValleyE07000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyAmber ValleyE14001066
ParishHolbrookE04012077
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Openwoodgate & HolbrookE02004039
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Amber Valley 011DE01019447
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE21 5BB

Is DE21 5BB (Openwoodgate & Holbrook) safe?

The area around DE21 5BB records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DE21 5BB?

The median sale price around DE21 5BB in Openwoodgate & Holbrook is £220,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE21 5BB?

There are 2 schools close to DE21 5BB, including Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Good) and Holbrook School for Autism (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE21 5BB?

DE21 5BB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE21 5BB (Openwoodgate & Holbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering DE21 5BB is Linsey Farnsworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Murray (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.