Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

ROWLEY LANE, DE23 1FT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLEY LANE, DE23 1FT.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

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

56% of DE23 1FT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 60.0% year-on-year.

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

DE23 1FT is a sought-after residential area on Rowley Lane, 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 1FT offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 60.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00068106 (shared with 17 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 1FT. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.1%
Asian / British Asian42.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

43%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

£ 305,000

13 sales · Mean £ 320,765

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

DE23 1FT has low crime rates — 26 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft11
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils0.3 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils0.3 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.5 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils0.5 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils0.6 km
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Griffe Field Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

Inadequate200 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Fairholme Club1.0 km
  • White Swan1.0 km
  • Central United Reformed Church Derby0.6 km
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.5 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Spice Fusion0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sri Convenience Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree2.3 km
  • Derby3.7 km
  • Willington6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Cross Avenue0.2 km
  • Hill Cross Avenue0.2 km
  • Harpur Avenue0.3 km
  • Harpur Avenue0.3 km
  • Greenburn Close0.4 km