DE23 1GL is a safe, established residential area on Gaskell Avenue, 0.4km from Normanton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Derby South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1GL are sourced from Output Area E00068490 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GASKELL AVENUE, DE23 1GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GASKELL AVENUE, DE23 1GL.
477
38
£ 34,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE23 1GL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE23 1GL has a highly multicultural community character — 60% 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 1GL. The average age is 38.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
2 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1GL has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Akaal Primary School
Village Primary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Gayton Junior School
Harrington Nursery School
Dale Community Primary School
Walbrook Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Derby Ten Pin0.9 km
- Compass Group Limited at RB Ltd0.8 km
- Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower0.7 km
- Mumbai Chilli0.8 km
- CES Catering Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Blossom Garden0.6 km
- Pizza Plaza1.0 km
- Spice Fusion0.6 km
- Zanfish Stenson1.0 km
- Daim's Desserts0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Go Local Extra0.4 km
- R R Store Ltd0.4 km
- Sunnyfield Store0.2 km
- B&M0.8 km
- Biedronka1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Slovenske Potraviny0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Evington Club0.9 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.9 km
- Norman Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree1.2 km
- Derby3.0 km
- Spondon5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Caxton Street0.2 km
- Ainsworth Drive0.2 km
- Ainsworth Drive0.2 km
- Ingleby Avenue0.2 km
- Ingleby Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231GL · Data under Open Government Licence