Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

THE CROFT, DE23 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, DE23 1DQ.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE23 1DQ — age 47, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £254,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE23 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on The Croft, 0.4km from Normanton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.

For serious buyers, DE23 1DQ 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 — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

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 £254k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00068105 (shared with 16 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 1DQ. 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

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian24.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 243,500

4 sales · Mean £ 245,250

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

DE23 1DQ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft10
Vehicle crime5
Robbery3

school Local Schools

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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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Akaal Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.6 km
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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

Inadequate200 pupils0.9 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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Village Primary Academy

Good667 pupils1.0 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.2 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Central United Reformed Church Derby0.4 km
  • Half Moon Inn1.0 km
  • Littleover Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower0.7 km
  • Insomnia Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Mumbai Chilli0.9 km
  • Red Chilli0.9 km
  • Lunch Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Cavendish Kebabs0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Masala Hut0.7 km
  • Royal Dragon0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
  • Go Local Extra1.0 km
  • Sunnyfield Store0.8 km
  • B&M0.9 km
  • Buxton Grocers & Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree1.8 km
  • Derby3.2 km
  • Spondon6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rosamonds Ride0.3 km
  • Rosamonds Ride0.3 km
  • Repton Avenue0.3 km
  • Penrhyn Avenue0.3 km
  • Repton Avenue0.3 km