Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

WOODCOTE WAY, DE23 3WR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCOTE WAY, DE23 3WR.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE23 3WR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE23 3WR combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£482k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 55.8% year-on-year.

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

DE23 3WR is a sought-after residential area on Woodcote Way, 0.3km from Moorway in Derby. Administratively it sits within Littleover ward and the Derby North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE23, DE23 3WR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 97% 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 — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £482k, up 55.8% 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 3WR are sourced from Output Area E00171241 (shared with 8 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 3WR. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.5%
Asian / British Asian42.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
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

Detached

£ 477,500

10 sales · Mean £ 480,950

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

DE23 3WR has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Public order9
Vehicle crime6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Littleover Community School

Good1824 pupils0.4 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils0.5 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.5 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Griffe Field Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

Inadequate200 pupils1.3 km
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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils1.3 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Zanfish Heatherton0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree3.3 km
  • Derby4.5 km
  • Willington5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodcote Way0.2 km
  • Pastures Hill0.3 km
  • Community School 0.3 km
  • Palatine Grove0.3 km
  • Copse Grove0.3 km