DE23 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on The Croft, 0.4km from Normanton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
For serious buyers, DE23 1DQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00068105 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CROFT, DE23 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, DE23 1DQ.
368
47
£ 45,900 /yr
42%
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 1DQ — 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 1DQ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 243,500
4 sales · Mean £ 245,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1DQ has low crime rates — 25 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 George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
Akaal Primary School
Gayton Junior School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Village Primary Academy
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.2 km
- Littleover Social Club Ltd0.8 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.4 km
- Half Moon Inn1.0 km
- Littleover Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower0.7 km
- Insomnia Coffee Company0.9 km
- Mumbai Chilli0.9 km
- Red Chilli0.9 km
- Lunch Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cavendish Kebabs0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Masala Hut0.7 km
- Royal Dragon0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Go Local Extra1.0 km
- Sunnyfield Store0.8 km
- B&M0.9 km
- Buxton Grocers & Off Licence0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree1.8 km
- Derby3.2 km
- Spondon6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rosamonds Ride0.3 km
- Rosamonds Ride0.3 km
- Repton Avenue0.3 km
- Penrhyn Avenue0.3 km
- Repton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231DQ · Data under Open Government Licence