DE23 1GP is a safe, established residential area on Masefield Avenue, 0.4km from Normanton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE23 1GP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1GP are sourced from Output Area E00068509 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MASEFIELD AVENUE, DE23 1GP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASEFIELD AVENUE, DE23 1GP.
391
39
£ 34,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE23 1GP 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.
Area Character
DE23 1GP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1GP. The average age is 39.2. 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
£ 164,000
10 sales · Mean £ 169,795
Detached
£ 162,000
1 sales · Mean £ 162,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE23 1GP is moderate at 50 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
Gayton Junior School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
Harrington Nursery School
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Dale Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.4 km
- R R Store Ltd0.5 km
- Sunnyfield Store0.2 km
- B&M0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Derby Ten Pin1.0 km
- Compass Group Limited at RB Ltd0.9 km
- Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower0.8 km
- Mumbai Chilli0.9 km
- CES Catering Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Blossom Garden0.6 km
- Pizza Plaza0.9 km
- Peacock Fountain0.9 km
- Spice Fusion0.5 km
- Zanfish Stenson0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Slovenske Potraviny0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Central United Reformed Church Derby1.0 km
- The Evington Club1.0 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.9 km
- Norman Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree1.3 km
- Derby3.1 km
- Spondon5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ainsworth Drive0.1 km
- Caxton Street0.1 km
- Cuttlebrook Close0.1 km
- Ainsworth Drive0.2 km
- Cuttlebrook Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231GP · Data under Open Government Licence