DE23 1GF is a sought-after residential area on Rowley Gardens, 0.7km from Moorway in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE23 1GF is 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 27.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1GF are sourced from Output Area E00068119 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWLEY GARDENS, DE23 1GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLEY GARDENS, DE23 1GF.
282
45
£ 45,900 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE23 1GF spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 27.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1GF. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 215,000
8 sales · Mean £ 223,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1GF has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Ivy House School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Gayton Junior School
Griffe Field Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Littleover Club1.0 km
- The Fairholme Club0.9 km
- White Swan0.9 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.7 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Brown's Restaurant0.9 km
- Lunch Club0.8 km
- The Tea Cosy0.7 km
- Willow Tree Kitchen0.6 km
- Crossed Keys Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jimmy's Takeaway1.0 km
- Spice Fusion1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sri Convenience Store0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.4 km
- Derby3.8 km
- Willington6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Harpur Avenue0.2 km
- Harpur Avenue0.2 km
- Hill Cross Avenue0.2 km
- Hill Cross Avenue0.2 km
- Greenburn Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231GF · Data under Open Government Licence