DE23 1GQ is a sought-after residential area on Wellesley Avenue, 0.6km 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 1GQ 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. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1GQ are sourced from Output Area E00068124 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLESLEY AVENUE, DE23 1GQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLESLEY AVENUE, DE23 1GQ.
370
42
£ 45,900 /yr
43%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE23 1GQ combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£322k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1GQ. The average age is 42.5. 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 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
Detached
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 222,500
Semi-Detached
£ 187,000
3 sales · Mean £ 204,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1GQ has low crime rates — 31 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
Gayton Junior School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
Akaal Primary School
Village Primary Academy
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ivy House School
Grampian Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- Go Local Extra0.5 km
- R R Store Ltd0.7 km
- Sunnyfield Store0.5 km
- Buxton Grocers & Off Licence0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Oaklands0.9 km
- Central United Reformed Church Derby0.9 km
- Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club0.7 km
- Littleover Social Club Ltd0.9 km
- Norman Arms1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Blossom Garden0.6 km
- Pizza Plaza0.7 km
- Sun Waa0.9 km
- Peacock Fountain0.7 km
- Spice Fusion0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower1.0 km
- CES Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Kathleen Rose Tea Room0.9 km
- The Stagedoor Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree1.6 km
- Derby3.4 km
- Spondon6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wellesley Avenue0.1 km
- Wellesley Avenue0.1 km
- Sunnyhill Avenue0.1 km
- Sunnyhill Avenue0.2 km
- Cuttlebrook Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231GQ · Data under Open Government Licence