DE23 6TQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Avenue, 1.1km from Rose Hill in Derby. Administratively it sits within Arboretum 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 6TQ are sourced from Output Area E00068085 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE AVENUE, DE23 6TQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE AVENUE, DE23 6TQ.
261
38
£ 31,600 /yr
51%
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
DE23 6TQ has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 6TQ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,000
3 sales · Mean £ 210,666
Semi-Detached
£ 254,500
2 sales · Mean £ 254,500
Detached
£ 185,000
2 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE23 6TQ is moderate at 62 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
Stonehill Nursery School
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Firs Primary School
Dale Community Primary School
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hardwick Primary School
Arboretum Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- B&M1.0 km
- Biedronka0.9 km
- Eggless Cake Shop0.7 km
- Euro Supermarket0.8 km
- Market Kubus0.8 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Food Spot0.9 km
- Seagull Fish and Kebab Bar0.9 km
- Dobra Szama0.9 km
- French Tacos0.9 km
- Sunrise Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bedford Arms1.0 km
- Ye Olde Spa Inne0.8 km
- The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd0.8 km
- Melbourne Bar0.9 km
- Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Nalaas0.9 km
- Shawarma For You0.7 km
- Star Chai Hut & Restaurant0.7 km
- WaffleBox0.7 km
- Istanbul Restaurant0.8 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Continental Hotel0.2 km
- Ahmad Restaurant at Continental Hotel0.2 km
- A38 Woodlands0.2 km
- Victoria Park Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sirava Food Store0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Ezze Shop0.9 km
- Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd)0.7 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.8 km
- Peartree1.8 km
- Spondon5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stone Hill Road0.1 km
- Stone Hill Road0.1 km
- Vicarage Avenue0.1 km
- Vicarage Avenue0.1 km
- St Chads Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE236TQ · Data under Open Government Licence