DE3 0DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Limes Avenue, 0.4km from Mickleover in Derby. Administratively it sits within Mickleover ward and the Derby North constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE3 0DB has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE3 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00068450 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMES AVENUE, DE3 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMES AVENUE, DE3 0DB.
272
61
£ 46,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE3 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 61, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE3 0DB. The average age is 61.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE3 0DB has low crime rates — 34 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
Brookfield Primary School
Mickleover Primary School
Silverhill Primary School
Littleover Community School
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
Ravensdale Junior School
St Clare's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP Fairway0.4 km
- Birds (Derby ) Ltd0.1 km
- Boots UK Limited0.3 km
- Fruit & Nuts0.3 km
- Sweet Treat5 Desserts0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hole in the Wall0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Nags Head0.4 km
- The Vine Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Kayi0.2 km
- Uppercase Tearooms0.3 km
- The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre0.1 km
- Binary Bar and Restaurant0.1 km
- Java0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mickleover Balti0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Derby Mickleover Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree4.8 km
- Derby5.6 km
- Willington5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage Road0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Kipling Drive0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Vicarage Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE30DB · Data under Open Government Licence