Postcode report
Is DE21 2UW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DE21 2UW: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE21 2UW is a postcode in Oakwood, Derby, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE21 2UW, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE21 2UW are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE21 2UW is based on Derby 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,329 residents, 3,037 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near DE21 2UW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £218k from 140 rolling sales, up 8.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE21 2UW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE21 2UW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE21 2UW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE21 2UW
Is DE21 2UW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE21 2UW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE21 2UW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE21 2UW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE21 2UW?
LocaleIQ matched DE21 2UW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE21 2UW?
The latest median sold price is £218k based on 140 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE21 2UW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.