DE23 1DH is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Road, 0.8km from Moorway in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE23, DE23 1DH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 7.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00068121 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, DE23 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, DE23 1DH.
253
47
£ 45,900 /yr
47%
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
DE23 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1DH. The average age is 47.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 233,500
6 sales · Mean £ 226,083
Detached
£ 250,250
10 sales · Mean £ 246,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1DH has low crime rates — 23 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
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Ivy House School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Gayton Junior School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Griffe Field Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Littleover Club0.9 km
- The Fairholme Club0.9 km
- White Swan0.9 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.5 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Brown's Restaurant0.9 km
- Lunch Club0.7 km
- The Tea Cosy0.7 km
- Willow Tree Kitchen0.5 km
- Insomnia Coffee Company1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jimmy's Takeaway0.9 km
- Littleover Lunch Box0.9 km
- Spice Fusion0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Royal Dragon0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- HKS Littleover0.9 km
- Village Booze0.9 km
- Sri Convenience Store0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.2 km
- Derby3.6 km
- Willington6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Harpur Avenue0.3 km
- Harpur Avenue0.3 km
- Hill Cross Avenue0.4 km
- Hill Cross Avenue0.4 km
- St Georges RC School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231DH · Data under Open Government Licence