Area Analysis Derby, East Midlands

DE3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE3 postcode area.

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Population

51,763

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,359 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

DE3 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £291k. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

home £291,400 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE3 is a postcode district in Derby, East Midlands, covering 416 active and 2207 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DE3 (14%) is characterised by a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DE3 are around £291k, down 7.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE3 at 315 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.3%
Asian / British Asian24.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6833
Anti-social behaviour2418
Public order1595
Criminal damage and arson1137
Other theft1021

school Local Schools

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Wren Park Primary School

Requires Improvement380 pupils
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Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School

Good254 pupils
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Silverhill Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Mickleover Primary School

Good415 pupils
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Murray Park Community School

Good1079 pupils
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Brookfield Primary School

Good241 pupils
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St Clare's School

Outstanding146 pupils
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Ravensdale Junior School

Good351 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Silverhill News
  • BP Fairway
  • Fruit & Nuts
  • Western Road Stores
  • One Stop
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bonehills Farm
  • Derby Mickleover Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Great Northern
  • The Masons Arms
  • The Robin Hotel
  • Hole in the Wall
  • Mickleover Sports Club
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Binary Bar and Restaurant
  • Java
  • Kayi
  • Milly May's
  • The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Cinnamon Lounge
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Imperial Kitchen
  • Mickleover Balti
  • Silverhill Fish Bar
  • + 4 more