Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DE23 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLANDS DRIVE, DE23 1DN.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

home £197,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British59.2%
Asian / British Asian26.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft11
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

Inadequate200 pupils0.5 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils0.7 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils0.7 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils0.8 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.8 km
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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils1.0 km
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Akaal Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
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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