Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

BLAGREAVES LANE, DE23 1FN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

315

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE23 1FN spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £297k 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 1FN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blagreaves Lane, 0.6km from Moorway in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1FN are sourced from Output Area E00068125 (shared with 28 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 1FN. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.4%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 297,500

2 sales · Mean £ 297,500

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

DE23 1FN 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 offences61
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5

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 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.6 km
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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

Inadequate200 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Central United Reformed Church Derby0.8 km
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.6 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.1 km
  • The Fairholme Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lunch Club0.9 km
  • The Tea Cosy0.8 km
  • Willow Tree Kitchen0.7 km
  • Brown's Restaurant1.0 km
  • Crossed Keys Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sri Convenience Store0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree2.5 km
  • Derby3.9 km
  • Willington5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Cross Avenue0.1 km
  • Hill Cross Avenue0.1 km
  • Harpur Avenue0.2 km
  • Harpur Avenue0.3 km
  • Derby Moor School0.3 km