DE23 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Richmond Avenue, 0.8km 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 1DL 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. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00068121 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND AVENUE, DE23 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND AVENUE, DE23 1DL.
253
47
£ 45,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE23 1DL — age 47, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1DL. The average age is 47.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 239,000
3 sales · Mean £ 228,000
Detached
£ 230,000
7 sales · Mean £ 224,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1DL has low crime rates — 20 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
Ridgeway Infant School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Ivy House School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Gayton Junior School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Akaal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- SFS Express0.9 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- HKS Littleover0.9 km
- Littleover Butchers1.0 km
- The Meat Shop Littleover0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Littleover Club0.8 km
- The Fairholme Club0.8 km
- White Swan0.8 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.4 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Brown's Restaurant0.8 km
- Lunch Club0.7 km
- The Tea Cosy0.6 km
- Willow Tree Kitchen0.5 km
- Insomnia Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chan's Garden0.9 km
- Jimmy's Takeaway0.9 km
- Littleover Lunch Box0.9 km
- Spice Fusion0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.1 km
- Derby3.5 km
- Willington6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Harpur Avenue0.3 km
- Harpur Avenue0.3 km
- Brayfield Road0.4 km
- Brayfield Road0.4 km
- Pavilion Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231DL · Data under Open Government Licence