Derby: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Derbyshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across DE1, DE22, DE23.
Derby DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Derby
The Derby rental market in Derbyshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,834 pcm and rents up roughly 5.7% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across DE1, DE22, DE23.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Derby.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
23 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Derby.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £750 | £9,000 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,429 | £17,148 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,786 | £21,432 |
| 3-bed house | £2,286 | £27,432 |
| 4-bed house | £2,947 | £35,364 |
Featured properties in Derby
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across DE1, DE22, DE23.
Buying in Derby
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£313,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.5%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Derby face high competition with prices around £313,000 and growth of about 2.5% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Derby
With an average property price near £313,000 and gross yields around 5.4%, Derby offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.5% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.1/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Derby — nobody else has this.
- 1Garden flats
- 2Family homes near schools
- 3Furnished 1 bed flats
- 4Homes with parking
Family living & schools in Derby
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Derby | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Derby Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Derby Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Derby Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Derby Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
Family facilities
- Derby Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Derby
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Derby Brasserie
1.7 mi from Derby centre
Spice of Derby
1.9 mi from Derby centre
Bella Cucina
1.8 mi from Derby centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.9 mi from Derby centre
Derby Tandoori
0.7 mi from Derby centre
Coffee & Co, Derby
0.4 mi from Derby centre
Socialising in Derby
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Derby
1.3 mi from Derby centre
The Railway Tavern
0.7 mi from Derby centre
Vault Bar
1.4 mi from Derby centre
Derby Live Lounge
1.5 mi from Derby centre
The Riverside Inn
2.4 mi from Derby centre
Derby Shopping Centre
0.7 mi from Derby centre
Things to do in Derby
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Derby Sports & Fitness
1.9 mi from Derby centre
Derby Cricket Club
1 mi from Derby centre
Parkland Golf Club
1 mi from Derby centre
Derby Cinema
2.3 mi from Derby centre
Riverside Walking Route
2.2 mi from Derby centre
Derby Adventure Park
1.7 mi from Derby centre
Commuting from Derby
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 36 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 26 min |
| Reading | Train | 29 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 21 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 16 min |
Local developments in Derby
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Derby town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near DE1
Approved
Derby retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Derby
Verified contractors covering DE1, DE22, DE23 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Derby
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Derby
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Derby
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Derby must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Derbyshire.
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