DE23 1FY is a safe, established residential area on Melton Avenue, 0.8km from Sunny Hill 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1FY are sourced from Output Area E00068132 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELTON AVENUE, DE23 1FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTON AVENUE, DE23 1FY.
404
36
£ 39,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE23 1FY has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1FY. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 191,499
10 sales · Mean £ 199,999
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1FY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gayton Junior School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ivy House School
Griffe Field Primary School
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Akaal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- Go Local Extra1.0 km
- Caxton Stores1.0 km
- Derby Food Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Oakland Superstore0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oaklands0.4 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.9 km
- Littleover Social Club Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Blossom Garden0.9 km
- Pizza Plaza0.5 km
- Sun Waa0.4 km
- Peacock Fountain0.5 km
- Spice Fusion0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Kathleen Rose Tea Room0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.2 km
- Derby3.9 km
- Willington5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kegworth Avenue0.1 km
- Oaklands Avenue top0.1 km
- Oaklands Avenue top0.1 km
- Kegworth Avenue0.1 km
- Birchwood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231FY · Data under Open Government Licence