Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

BLAGREAVES LANE, DE23 1FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAGREAVES LANE, DE23 1FJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

282

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

DE23 1FJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% 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.

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

DE23 1FJ is a sought-after residential area on Blagreaves Lane, 0.6km 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 1FJ offers 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1FJ are sourced from Output Area E00068119 (shared with 18 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 1FJ. 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

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

DE23 1FJ has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Other theft16
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils0.3 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.3 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils0.5 km
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Griffe Field Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils0.7 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Fairholme Club0.9 km
  • White Swan1.0 km
  • Central United Reformed Church Derby0.7 km
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.6 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Brown's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Lunch Club0.9 km
  • The Tea Cosy0.8 km
  • Willow Tree Kitchen0.7 km
  • Crossed Keys Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sri Convenience Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree2.5 km
  • Derby3.9 km
  • Willington6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Harpur Avenue0.1 km
  • Harpur Avenue0.2 km
  • Hill Cross Avenue0.2 km
  • Hill Cross Avenue0.2 km
  • Derby Moor School0.4 km