DE23 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Willson Road, 0.7km from Littleover in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE23, DE23 1BY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00068119 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLSON ROAD, DE23 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLSON ROAD, DE23 1BY.
282
45
£ 45,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE23 1BY — age 45, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1BY. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,750
8 sales · Mean £ 198,187
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1BY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ivy House School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Gayton Junior School
Griffe Field Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- SFS Express0.9 km
- HKS Littleover0.8 km
- Littleover Butchers0.9 km
- The Meat Shop Littleover0.9 km
- Village Booze0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Half Moon Inn1.0 km
- Littleover Club0.7 km
- The Fairholme Club0.7 km
- White Swan0.7 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Brown's Restaurant0.7 km
- Littleover Methodist Church Cafe & Luncheon Club0.9 km
- Lunch Club0.6 km
- The Tea Cosy0.5 km
- Willow Tree Kitchen0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chan's Garden0.9 km
- Jimmy's Takeaway0.8 km
- Littleover Lunch Box0.8 km
- Royal Dragon0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.4 km
- Derby3.6 km
- Willington6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Harpur Avenue0.1 km
- Harpur Avenue0.2 km
- The Hollow0.3 km
- The Hollow0.3 km
- Normanton Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231BY · Data under Open Government Licence