DE3 in Derby represents an early-stage gentrification area with a trajectory score of 57.4/100, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a 2.2% compound annual rate, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.8% annually. Population has increased by 2.6% during this period, indicating modest demographic expansion. The divergence between price and rental growth suggests rental demand is outpacing capital appreciation, a pattern typical of areas undergoing neighbourhood transition. Market participants should weigh the early-stage gentrification positioning against current price momentum, which remains relatively moderate compared to historical growth rates nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 1.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 2.6% per year
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What's changing in Derby · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.0 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
Derby (DE3) common questions
Is Derby up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Derby (DE3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 18% of districts nationally. The score is down 6.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Derby safe?
Derby has a safety score of 52/100 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 (DE3) is £199k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Derby?
The median monthly rent in Derby (DE3) is £861 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Derby?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Derby (DE23), Derby (DE22), Derby (DE1), Ashby-De-La-Zouch (LE65), Derby (DE24). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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