DE23 2NW is a safe, established residential area on Marston Close, 0.6km from Sunny Hill in Derby. Administratively it sits within Blagreaves ward and the Derby South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE23 2NW 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 2NW are sourced from Output Area E00068137 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSTON CLOSE, DE23 2NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSTON CLOSE, DE23 2NW.
348
37
£ 39,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE23 2NW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE23 2NW has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 2NW. The average age is 37.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Semi-Detached
£ 187,000
1 sales · Mean £ 187,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 2NW has low crime rates — 36 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
Ridgeway Infant School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Grampian Primary Academy
Griffe Field Primary School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ivy House School
Redwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Around For A Pound1.0 km
- Docta's Liquor1.0 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- Caxton Stores0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oaklands0.2 km
- The Grampian0.9 km
- Littleover Social Club Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Blossom Garden0.7 km
- Pizza Plaza0.2 km
- Sun Waa0.2 km
- Peacock Fountain0.2 km
- Spice Fusion0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Kathleen Rose Tea Room0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.1 km
- Derby4.1 km
- Willington5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Birchwood Avenue0.1 km
- Blagreaves Library0.1 km
- Blagreaves Library0.1 km
- Birchwood Avenue0.2 km
- Blagreaves Lane End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE232NW · Data under Open Government Licence