Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

SHIREGATE GARDENS, DE23 3YZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIREGATE GARDENS, DE23 3YZ.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE23 3YZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE23 3YZ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £349k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DE23 3YZ is a sought-after residential area on Shiregate Gardens, 1.0km from Moorway in Derby. Administratively it sits within Littleover ward and the Derby North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE23, DE23 3YZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% 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 — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k. 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 3YZ are sourced from Output Area E00068368 (shared with 19 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 3YZ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian41.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed16.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 270,980

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

DE23 3YZ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order16
Vehicle crime10
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Griffe Field Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils0.5 km
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Ivy House School

Outstanding83 pupils0.9 km
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Good1640 pupils0.9 km
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Highfields Spencer Academy

Requires Improvement97 pupils0.9 km
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Littleover Community School

Good1824 pupils1.2 km
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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Gayton Junior School

Good359 pupils1.4 km
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Ridgeway Infant School

Good267 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Zanfish Heatherton0.8 km
  • V Shack0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Littleover Lodge Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree3.4 km
  • Willington4.8 km
  • Derby5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Kelvedon Drive0.3 km
  • Maize Close0.4 km
  • Meadow Brook Close0.4 km
  • Pulborough Gardens0.5 km
  • Fieldfare Court0.5 km