DE23 6XA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Dale Road, 0.9km from Rose Hill in Derby. Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Derby South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 6XA are sourced from Output Area E00068493 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER DALE ROAD, DE23 6XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER DALE ROAD, DE23 6XA.
493
31
£ 31,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE23 6XA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines DE23 6XA — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 6XA. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 77,950
9 sales · Mean £ 88,105
Semi-Detached
£ 107,000
1 sales · Mean £ 107,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE23 6XA is moderate at 60 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
Dale Community Primary School
Stonehill Nursery School
Hardwick Primary School
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Walbrook Nursery School
Arboretum Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Firs Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Haseeb Halal Meat and Grocery0.6 km
- Karim0.6 km
- Khanman Sweets0.4 km
- Rosehill Drapery & General Store0.6 km
- Royal Halal Meat & Bakery0.4 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Lyndhurst Bar0.5 km
- The Falstaff0.4 km
- Vulcan Arms0.7 km
- Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen)0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Al Baraka0.6 km
- Oodles0.5 km
- Scoops Diner / Mama's Pasta Kitchen / Scoops Express / Izza Pizza0.4 km
- Mirch Masala0.5 km
- Corner Cafe0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Apna Curries and Fast Food0.4 km
- BBQ Express0.4 km
- Chickeroo0.6 km
- Chilli Flames0.6 km
- Crown Pizza0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Ezze Shop0.5 km
- Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd)0.4 km
- Food Mart Supermarket0.7 km
- Sirava Food Store0.2 km
- One Beyond0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Continental Hotel0.5 km
- A38 Woodlands0.5 km
- Victoria Park Hotel0.5 km
- Ahmad Restaurant at Continental Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree1.5 km
- Derby1.7 km
- Spondon5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sikh Temple0.2 km
- Sikh Temple0.2 km
- St Chads Road0.3 km
- St Chads Road0.3 km
- Empress Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE236XA · Data under Open Government Licence