DE23 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Willson Road, 0.7km from Moorway in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE23 1BZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, down 60.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00068119 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLSON ROAD, DE23 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLSON ROAD, DE23 1BZ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE23 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 60.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1BZ. 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
Detached
£ 260,000
11 sales · Mean £ 264,090
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1BZ has low crime rates — 25 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
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ivy House 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 Littleover0.9 km
- Littleover Butchers1.0 km
- The Meat Shop Littleover0.9 km
- Village Booze0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Littleover Club0.8 km
- The Fairholme Club0.7 km
- White Swan0.8 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.5 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Brown's Restaurant0.7 km
- Littleover Methodist Church Cafe & Luncheon Club0.9 km
- Lunch Club0.7 km
- The Tea Cosy0.6 km
- Willow Tree Kitchen0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chan's Garden0.9 km
- Jimmy's Takeaway0.8 km
- Littleover Lunch Box0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Royal Dragon0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.3 km
- Derby3.7 km
- Willington6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Harpur Avenue0.1 km
- Harpur Avenue0.1 km
- The Hollow0.3 km
- Hill Cross Avenue0.4 km
- The Hollow0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231BZ · Data under Open Government Licence