Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

HILLCROSS AVENUE, DE23 1FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCROSS AVENUE, DE23 1FW.

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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
workEmployment
4/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
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

No single demographic signal dominates DE23 1FW — age 51, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 27.6% year-on-year.

home £346,200 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE23 1FW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hillcross Avenue, 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 1FW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% 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 — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 27.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1FW 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 1FW. 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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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

£ 260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 269,785

Detached

£ 259,250

8 sales · Mean £ 280,687

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

DE23 1FW has low crime rates — 24 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 behaviour12
Other theft10
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 pupils0.7 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

4 nearby
  • The Oaklands0.9 km
  • Central United Reformed Church Derby0.7 km
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.6 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Sun Waa0.9 km
  • Spice Fusion0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lunch Club0.9 km
  • The Tea Cosy0.9 km
  • Willow Tree Kitchen0.8 km
  • Crossed Keys Cafe0.9 km
  • Kathleen Rose Tea Room0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Oakland Superstore0.9 km
  • Sri Convenience Store0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree2.3 km
  • Derby3.8 km
  • Willington5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Cross Avenue0.1 km
  • Hill Cross Avenue0.2 km
  • Greenburn Close0.3 km
  • Greenburn Close0.3 km
  • Harpur Avenue0.3 km