DE23 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Brooklands Drive, 0.8km from Littleover in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE23 1DN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% 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 — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00068115 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DE23 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DE23 1DN.
297
43
£ 45,900 /yr
48%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE23 1DN's 71% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1DN. The average age is 43.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 151,500
Detached
£ 215,000
6 sales · Mean £ 209,858
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1DN has low crime rates — 18 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
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ivy House School
Gayton Junior School
Akaal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.3 km
- Littleover Social Club Ltd0.6 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.3 km
- Half Moon Inn0.8 km
- Littleover Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Insomnia Coffee Company0.7 km
- Red Chilli0.6 km
- Lunch Club0.4 km
- The Tea Cosy0.3 km
- Willow Tree Kitchen0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Royal Dragon0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Three Chefs0.7 km
- Zanfish Village0.6 km
- Chan's Garden0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.6 km
- HKS Littleover0.6 km
- Littleover Butchers0.7 km
- The Meat Shop Littleover0.7 km
- Village Booze0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.2 km
- Derby3.4 km
- Willington6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brayfield Road0.2 km
- Pavilion Road0.2 km
- Brayfield Road0.2 km
- Pavilion Road0.2 km
- Normanton Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231DN · Data under Open Government Licence