Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

MERRIDALE ROAD, DE23 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRIDALE ROAD, DE23 1DJ.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE23 1DJ — age 47, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £227k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DE23 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Merridale Road, 0.8km from Moorway in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.

For serious buyers, DE23 1DJ is 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00068121 (shared with 12 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 1DJ. 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

White / British66.9%
Asian / British Asian24.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 210,000

14 sales · Mean £ 210,510

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE23 1DJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils0.5 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils0.5 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.6 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 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 pupils0.8 km
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Griffe Field Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.3 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Half Moon Inn1.0 km
  • Littleover Club0.8 km
  • The Fairholme Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Insomnia Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Red Chilli0.8 km
  • Brown's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Littleover Methodist Church Cafe & Luncheon Club0.9 km
  • Lunch Club0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Royal Dragon0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Three Chefs0.9 km
  • Zanfish Village0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd0.8 km
  • SFS Express0.9 km
  • HKS Littleover0.8 km
  • Littleover Butchers1.0 km
  • The Meat Shop Littleover0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree2.3 km
  • Derby3.6 km
  • Willington6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Harpur Avenue0.2 km
  • Harpur Avenue0.2 km
  • The Hollow0.4 km
  • Brayfield Road0.4 km
  • Brayfield Road0.4 km