Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

WILLSON ROAD, DE23 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLSON ROAD, DE23 1BY.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils0.6 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils0.6 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

Inadequate200 pupils0.7 km
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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils0.9 km
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Griffe Field Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
fastfood

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