Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

MELTON AVENUE, DE23 1FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTON AVENUE, DE23 1FY.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DE23 1FY has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE23 1FY is a safe, established residential area on Melton Avenue, 0.8km from Sunny Hill in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1FY are sourced from Output Area E00068132 (shared with 18 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 1FY. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.7%
Asian / British Asian42.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 191,499

10 sales · Mean £ 199,999

Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE23 1FY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils0.1 km
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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good334 pupils0.3 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils0.3 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils0.9 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.9 km
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Griffe Field Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils0.9 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils1.1 km
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Akaal Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Go Local Extra1.0 km
  • Caxton Stores1.0 km
  • Derby Food Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Oakland Superstore0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Oaklands0.4 km
  • Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.9 km
  • Littleover Social Club Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.9 km
  • Pizza Plaza0.5 km
  • Sun Waa0.4 km
  • Peacock Fountain0.5 km
  • Spice Fusion0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kathleen Rose Tea Room0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree2.2 km
  • Derby3.9 km
  • Willington5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kegworth Avenue0.1 km
  • Oaklands Avenue top0.1 km
  • Oaklands Avenue top0.1 km
  • Kegworth Avenue0.1 km
  • Birchwood Avenue0.2 km