Balleny Close Derby
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE21), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10800150.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Derby costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 29% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Derby, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Park Medical Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £172,750 | £157,500 | £188,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £189,995 | £189,995 | £189,995 |
| 2018 | 3 | £143,000 | £141,000 | £150,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £111,173 | £105,350 | £116,995 |
| 2007 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £43,500 | £39,000 | £48,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £42,950 | £42,950 | £42,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | 2 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2025 | 10 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 4 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 4A DE21 2UP | Semi-detached | £189,995 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 4A DE21 2UP | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2018 | 10 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £141,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 4A DE21 2UP | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 8 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2015 | 6 DE21 2UP | Semi-detached | £116,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 4 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £111,000 | New build. |
| 4 Feb 2009 | 2 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2008 | 4A DE21 2UP | Semi-detached | £116,995 | |
| 8 Aug 2008 | 2 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £105,350 | |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 8 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2006 | 6 DE21 2UP | Semi-detached | £119,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2005 | 10 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2000 | 10 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £39,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2000 | 8 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 7 Oct 1998 | 6 DE21 2UP | Semi-detached | £42,950 | |
| 31 Jul 1997 | 10 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £41,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 8 DE21 2UP | Terraced | £38,500 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Derby in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,794 | £2,050 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,331 | £3,843 | £4,612 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (48% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Bungalow, Mansfield Road, Breadsall, Derbyshire, DE21 4FY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Council Office, Perth Street, Chaddesden, Derby, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 97 m and 98 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE21 2LZ | 100% | 29% | 29% | 0% |
| DE21 2UP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Derby 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Spondon 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Topley Gardens Chaddesden | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Derby | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Park Medical Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakwood Comm Pharm And Prvt Cl | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakwood Dental Centre LTD | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Cdc | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Chaddesden, Oakwood and Spondon Police SNT | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Derby - Oakwood, Danebridge Crecent Cashzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.6 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roe Farm Recreational Ground 4.5 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Little Chester Allotments 4.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Derby Racecourse Roman vicus and cemetery, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Racecourse Roman vicus and cemetery | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Nottingham Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Derwent Valley Mills | World Heritage Site | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Mill Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Willow Holt Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Nooney's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Holme Nook | Island | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| The Mound | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Derby: see them on the Derby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Da Vinci Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkview Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Roe Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cavendish Close Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Breadsall CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beaufort Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lees Brook Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Urgent improvement; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cresta Grove (7); On or near Beardmore Close (6); On or near Balleny Close (5); On or near Heathermead Close (5); On or near Ingledew Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, semi-detached (lodged 17 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lashley Gardens · Heathermead Close · Beardmore Close · Markham Court · Ingledew Close · Chandlers Ford · Beamwood Close · Beeley Close · Paddock Croft · Trowbridge Close · Rymill Drive · Topley Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.