House prices in South Derbyshire
The median price paid for a home in South Derbyshire was £243,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,575 sales. House prices in South Derbyshire fell 4.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 11.7% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Derbyshire was 2% higher than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in South Derbyshire was £882 a month in August 2026, 4.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Derbyshire had 6.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Derbyshire stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, South Derbyshire had the 12th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +18.5 per 1,000 residents.
- Prices in South Derbyshire had the 16th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−4.7%).
- South Derbyshire has the 27th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.23 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in South Derbyshire
The median price paid in South Derbyshire was £243,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,575 sales, or £2,912 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £334,000 | 599 | £3,120 | +0.6% | +17.2% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £220,000 | 560 | £2,831 | −1.6% | +17.6% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £185,000 | 360 | £2,572 | +2.8% | +15.6% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £130,000 | 56 | £2,287 | −7.1% | +20.4% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire | £243,000 | −4.7% | +11.7% | £2,912 | +0.1% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in South Derbyshire sold for a median £2,912 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 5% higher than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
South Derbyshire has the 112th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −4.7% change over the year is the 16th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 2nd biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
People moving in and out in South Derbyshire
In the year ending June 2025, 8,789 people moved to South Derbyshire from elsewhere in the UK and 6,610 moved away, a net gain of 2,179 (18.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Derby 2,208
- East Staffordshire 1,112
- North West Leicestershire 729
Most moved out to
- Derby 1,340
- East Staffordshire 997
- North West Leicestershire 540
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
How many homes sell in South Derbyshire
1,442 homes were sold in South Derbyshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.23 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in South Derbyshire were 10.5% up on the year before and 31.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 27th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in South Derbyshire
The average private rent in South Derbyshire was £882 a month in August 2026, 4.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Derbyshire are 30.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Derbyshire has the 101st lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Crime in South Derbyshire
The police recorded 6,804 crimes in South Derbyshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in South Derbyshire fell 3.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 14.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.04 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.13 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.81 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.25 |
South Derbyshire has the 79th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 11th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is the 87th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 210th |
| Income | 198th |
| Employment | 206th |
| Education and skills | 195th |
| Health | 150th |
| Crime | 203rd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 196th |
| Living environment | 243rd |
Broadband and mobile in South Derbyshire
92.6% of premises in South Derbyshire can get gigabit broadband and 98.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.2% can get full fibre, and 0.7% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 105th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
81.3% of premises in South Derbyshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about South Derbyshire
How much does a house cost in South Derbyshire?
The median price paid for a home in South Derbyshire was £243,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £334,000; semi-detached £220,000; terraced £185,000; flats £130,000.
Are house prices in South Derbyshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Derbyshire fell 4.7%, and over five years it rose 11.7%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Derbyshire?
The average private rent in South Derbyshire was £882 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £611; 2 bed £801; 3 bed £1,006; 4+ bed £1,441.
Is South Derbyshire a safe place to live?
South Derbyshire had 6.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 79th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in South Derbyshire?
92.2% of premises in South Derbyshire can get full fibre and 92.6% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- North West Leicestershire 9 km
- Derby 10 km
- Erewash 17 km
- Lichfield 22 km
- Amber Valley 23 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.