Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

NEVINSON AVENUE, DE23 1GU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEVINSON AVENUE, DE23 1GU.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE23 1GU combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£212k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE23 1GU is a sought-after residential area on Nevinson Avenue, 0.6km from Normanton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE23, DE23 1GU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

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 £212k, up 4.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1GU are sourced from Output Area E00068126 (shared with 17 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 1GU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.0%
Asian / British Asian42.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 200,000

9 sales · Mean £ 193,722

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

DE23 1GU has low crime rates — 32 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 offences122
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order15
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils0.4 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils0.4 km
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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils0.4 km
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Akaal Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.7 km
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Village Primary Academy

Good667 pupils1.1 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils1.1 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils1.1 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Go Local Extra0.6 km
  • R R Store Ltd0.8 km
  • Sunnyfield Store0.6 km
  • Buxton Grocers & Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Oaklands0.9 km
  • Central United Reformed Church Derby0.9 km
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.7 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.6 km
  • Pizza Plaza0.7 km
  • Sun Waa0.9 km
  • Peacock Fountain0.7 km
  • Spice Fusion0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • CES Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • Kathleen Rose Tea Room0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree1.7 km
  • Derby3.5 km
  • Spondon6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellesley Avenue0.2 km
  • Wellesley Avenue0.2 km
  • Sunnyhill Avenue0.2 km
  • Sunnyhill Avenue0.2 km
  • Cuttlebrook Close0.3 km