At a Glance
Average Property Price - DE
£267,490
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DE
£827
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DE
£37,835
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DE
6.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DE
3.4%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DE
4.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — Derby (DE)
Top 10 streets in Derby (DE) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor Walk | £2,000,000 |
| 2 | Elton Road | £1,750,000 |
| 3 | Park Lane | £1,675,000 |
| 4 | Longway Bank | £1,600,000 |
| 5 | North Lane | £1,480,000 |
| 6 | Smithy Lane | £1,470,000 |
| 7 | Plaistow Green | £1,425,000 |
| 8 | Newchurch | £1,410,000 |
| 9 | Cropper Lane | £1,398,750 |
| 10 | Bubnell Lane | £1,351,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £267,000, Derby's average property price sits well below the national average, among the most affordable regions nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually—a pace that outpaces the majority of UK regions. This combination of low entry cost and solid long-term growth has underpinned steady market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £827, significantly below the national norm and among the lowest across the UK. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.0% per year over ten years, exceeding most regions nationally. The current flat yield of 6.0% reflects the attractive return profile that lower property prices and steady rent growth continue to support.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £38,000, marginally below the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio of 7.0x has risen since 2016 (when it was 6.5x), indicating that purchase affordability has tightened modestly despite low absolute prices. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.8% to 22.1%, signalling that rental costs have not kept pace with income gains.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is broadly balanced, though those aged 50–64 are slightly more prevalent than the national average. Outright home ownership is notably higher at 35.2%, reflecting a mature population with established equity. The employment mix shows a higher proportion of elementary occupations (13.2% versus 10.2% nationally) and a lower representation of professional roles (17.9% versus 20.5%), consistent with a traditionally manufacturing-focused economy.