DE1, Derby's central postcode, shows moderate market characteristics relative to national benchmarks. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.3%, while rental yields have expanded more robustly at 4.9% annually, suggesting landlord activity outpacing capital appreciation. Population growth of 1.2% indicates modest demographic expansion in the district. The area sits at the early gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 50.1, positioning it at the 50th percentile nationally. This profile reflects a market experiencing gradual change rather than acute volatility, with rental performance providing a counterpoint to muted price growth.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Derby · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
Derby (DE1) common questions
Is Derby up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Derby (DE1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 53% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Derby safe?
Derby has a safety score of 39/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Derby?
The average property price in Derby (DE1) is £199k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Derby?
The median monthly rent in Derby (DE1) is £814 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Derby?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Derby (DE22), Derby (DE3), Derby (DE23), Derby (DE21), Ashby-De-La-Zouch (LE65). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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