DE72 in Derby represents a pre-cursor gentrification area with a trajectory score of 62.9, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.0%, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 6.1% annually. Population expansion of 1.8% over the same period indicates modest demographic growth. The divergence between rental and capital appreciation suggests the district is attracting tenant demand ahead of broader price appreciation. These metrics indicate emerging market dynamics characteristic of areas in early stages of transformation, though investors should consider local economic drivers and infrastructure developments when evaluating medium-term performance.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.8% per year
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What's changing in Derby · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 62/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in DE72 over the last six months.
- Development of site to provide unit for employment purposes within use Classes B2 / B8 with ancillary offices, car parking, landscaping, service yard areas, ancillary structures and associated works including changes to ground levels and formation of new attenuation basin approved under planning permission ref. 24/01200/FULM without complying with Condition 19 so as to allow for omission of pedestrian connection to Tamworth RoadJun 2026 · pending
Derby (DE72) common questions
Is Derby up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Derby (DE72) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 62/100 (Strong), in the top 4% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Derby safe?
Derby has a safety score of 67/100 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 (DE72) is £199k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Derby?
The median monthly rent in Derby (DE72) is £890 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Derby?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ilkeston (DE7), Derby (DE74), Nottingham (NG10), Derby (DE24), Derby (DE21). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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