Area guide · Greater-london

Derry Downs, Greater-london

has 976 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 65 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £200,000 across 4,921 recent sales. Prices here are up 1.2% year-on-year.

976Homes

£200,000+1.2%Median price

65Avg EPC score

47Median age

2,738Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Population
2,738
Households
1,149
Median age
46.7

Age bands

65+ 24%0-15 15%16-24 9%25-44 23%45-64 29%

Ethnicity

Asian 8%Black 8%Mixed 2%Other 1%White 81%

Who lives in Derry Downs?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 4%Semi 70%Detached 8%Terraced 19%

Build age

1900 1944 36%1945 1999 62%2000 Plus 2%

Energy efficiency · avg score 65

30%

64%

Tenure

Owned 82%Social 9%Private Rent 9%

What are the homes like in Derry Downs?

Market

Median price
£200,000▲
Avg price
£230,922
Sales
4,921
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Derry Downs?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 4)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Employment4
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Is Derry Downs a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
230▲

By crime type

Burglary 10%Other Theft 14%Public Order 17%Anti-Social Behaviour 24%Criminal Damage And Arson 14%Violence And Sexual Offences 21%

How safe is Derry Downs?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
99.9%
Ultrafast broadband
99.9%
Superfast broadband
100%
5G coverage
92.3%
Bus stops
13
EV chargers
243

Nearest rail station: St Mary Cray Rail Station (1.77 km)

What's transport like in Derry Downs?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
153.3 m
Air NO₂
10.9129 µg/m³
Air PM
7.2547 µg/m³

Designations

Green Belt
Aqma

Nearest bathing water: The Serpentine - Hyde Park — rated Sufficient (24.35 km)

What's the environment like in Derry Downs?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 3 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does Derry Downs flood?

Heritage

Designations

Archaeological Priority Area

What's the heritage in Derry Downs?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
2
Avg FSM %
13.4%
Childcare providers
0

Nearest hospital: Princess Royal University Hospital (4.62 km)

What schools are in Derry Downs?

About

About property data in Derry Downs

The population here is approximately 2,738, with a median age of 47. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 230 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 4.8% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 4. This area covers 26 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Derry Downs?

The average house price in Derry Downs is £200,000, based on 4,921 recent sales. Prices are up 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Derry Downs a good place to live?

Derry Downs is in the 4th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Derry Downs in a flood zone?

Derry Downs is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Derry Downs?

There were 230 recorded crimes in Derry Downs in the last 12 months, up 4.8% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Derry Downs?

The average EPC score in Derry Downs is 65, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).