DE23 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Willson Avenue, 0.6km from Normanton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE23 1DB 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00068105 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLSON AVENUE, DE23 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLSON AVENUE, DE23 1DB.
368
47
£ 45,900 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE23 1DB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1DB. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
18 sales · Mean £ 249,886
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
Flat
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
Terraced
£ 159,000
1 sales · Mean £ 159,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1DB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ridgeway Infant School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Gayton Junior School
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Akaal Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Ivy House School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.1 km
- Littleover Social Club Ltd0.6 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.3 km
- Half Moon Inn1.0 km
- Littleover Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower0.9 km
- Insomnia Coffee Company0.9 km
- Red Chilli0.9 km
- Lunch Club0.7 km
- The Tea Cosy0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Masala Hut0.9 km
- Royal Dragon0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Three Chefs0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.8 km
- Sunnyfield Store1.0 km
- Buxton Grocers & Off Licence0.9 km
- HKS Littleover0.9 km
- Littleover Butchers1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.0 km
- Derby3.3 km
- Spondon6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Penrhyn Avenue0.4 km
- Brayfield Road0.4 km
- Penrhyn Avenue0.4 km
- Brayfield Road0.4 km
- Pavilion Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231DB · Data under Open Government Licence