DE21 in Derby has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.1% for property prices and 6.1% for rental income, positioning it in the 83rd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 56.7. The district is currently in an active gentrification stage, characterized by ongoing neighbourhood transformation and infrastructure investment. Population growth over the same period has been minimal at 0.1%, suggesting that rental growth has outpaced demographic expansion. This divergence between rental and price appreciation, combined with the district's strong relative performance metrics, reflects changing demand patterns and investment activity in the East Midlands region.
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- 1Property prices up 3.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Derby · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by demand.
4 planning applications submitted in DE21 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Demolition of existing garage and proposed replacement garage with first floor officeFeb 2026 · pending
- Replacement of existing single storey driving range building with golf academy providing 45 driving range bays, 2 double teaching bays, 1 single teaching bay, 20 double hospitality lounges, 5 single hospitality lounges, relocated pro-shop, kitchen, café, bar area and roof terrace & partial relocation and expansion of the existing parking to provide 10 additional car parking spaces & associated landscaping (May potentially be a Departure from Local Plan and may affect Public Rights of Way)Apr 2026 · pending
- Single storey rear utility/play, tv roomMar 2026 · pending
Derby (DE21) common questions
Is Derby up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Derby (DE21) as Active. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 19% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Derby safe?
Derby has a safety score of 61/100 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 (DE21) is £199k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Derby?
The median monthly rent in Derby (DE21) is £825 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Derby?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Derby (DE1), Derby (DE22), Derby (DE24), Ashby-De-La-Zouch (LE65), Derby (DE3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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