Postcode insights

DE21 6DX

Cardigan Street

Chaddesden West

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Detailed insights for DE21 6DX

Overview

Postcode DE21 6DX is located in an urban city, within the Chaddesden West ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Chaddesden West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.2 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 Chaddesden West is £40,261 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Race Course Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
62.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Chaddesden West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chaddesden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.2%

Approximately 62.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chaddesden West is £40,261 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE21 6DX.

Flood risk

Low

Chaddesden West near DE21 6DX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE21 6DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRace Course FieldsLargeWalking directions to Race Course Fields

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
9,319.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.23(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.03(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.03(+102%)
Drugs
6.36(+119%)
Public order
5.78(-16%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
79.15%
Other White
36
9.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.76%
Other
10
2.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.26%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
33.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
13.53%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
69
57.98%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.29%
Owns outright
15
12.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.4%
Other social rented
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Chaddesden West

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £210K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Chaddesden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chaddesden West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£211,950£280
Semi-Detached65£190,000£242
Terraced13£158,000£232
Flats1£64,000£87

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chaddesden West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaddesden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£119,748£83,500
2017£186,250£125,000£81,000
2018£152,500£133,750£95,000
2019£159,975£139,975£100,750
2020£167,000£146,500£104,500
2021£167,500£157,000£108,500
2022£207,500£172,500£137,000
2023£237,500£180,000£144,750
2024£217,500£175,000£147,000
2025£223,475£184,750£147,000
2026£214,750£190,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaddesden West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaddesden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£157£120
2017£212£160£119
2018£199£164£116
2019£193£181£120
2020£227£179£144
2021£216£195£132
2022£255£219£180
2023£297£214£163
2024£241£216£162
2025£264£232£213
2026£286£251£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaddesden West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chaddesden West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 6DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE21 6DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025128, Cowsley Road, Derby, DE21 6EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
24 Mar 202531, Kerry Street, Derby, DE21 6DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
28 Mar 20252, Kent Street, Derby, DE21 6DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,500
22 May 2026156, Cowsley Road, Derby, DE21 6EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
08 Dec 2025153, Cowsley Road, Derby, DE21 6EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£159,000

Schools

In the DE21 6DX postcode area, located within Chaddesden West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE21 6DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDerwent Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeaufort Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableSt Giles' Spencer AcademyAcademy special converter

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE21 6DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE21 6DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHilltop Stores70 Cardigan Street, Derby, DE21 6DXWalking directions to Hilltop Stores
0.2 miChets Stores2 Berwick Avenue, Derby, DE21 6BLWalking directions to Chets Stores
0.2 miOne Stop88 Wiltshire Road, Derby, DE21 6EZWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miEzee Shop97 Wiltshire Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6FBWalking directions to Ezee Shop
0.2 miHeron FoodsWiltshire Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6EZWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 6DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathy Kozlowski

Chaddesden West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Martin James Rawson

Chaddesden West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Catherine Atkinson

Derby North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerby NorthE14001193
WardChaddesden WestE05015515
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chaddesden WestE02002802
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 007BE01013535
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE21 6DX

Is DE21 6DX (Chaddesden West) safe?

The area around DE21 6DX records about 105 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DE21 6DX?

The median sale price around DE21 6DX in Chaddesden West is £190,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE21 6DX?

There are 10 schools close to DE21 6DX, including Derwent Primary School (Good), Beaufort Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Giles' Spencer Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE21 6DX?

DE21 6DX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE21 6DX (Chaddesden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby North covering DE21 6DX is Catherine Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kathy Kozlowski (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Martin James Rawson (Labour and Co-operative 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.