Living in DE23, Derby
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE23 in Derby. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Derbyshire: £237,573, up 6.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE23
125 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £247,000 and a range from £57,000 to £480,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 LITTLEOVER CRESCENT, DE23 6HU | detached | £248,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 24 REPTON AVENUE, DE23 6JN | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 9 SERINA AVENUE, DE23 6JT | semi-detached | £246,500 | 2026-04-02 |
| 12 GLENMOY CLOSE, DE23 1WB | detached | £210,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 57 PENRHYN AVENUE, DE23 6LB | semi-detached | £288,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 26 ROWSLEY AVENUE, DE23 6JY | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-03-31 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
63 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Griffe Field Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Castleward Spencer Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Landau Forte College | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
40 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Derby Grammar School, Derby High School, Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited, Normanton House School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near DE23, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Derby.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
442 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Derby's figures.
Common questions about DE23
What is the average house price in DE23?
The average sold price in Derbyshire is £237,573 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE23?
Prices in Derbyshire are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE23?
The median of 125 recorded sales around central DE23 in the last 2 years is £247,000, ranging from £57,000 to £480,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE23?
63 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE23, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE23?
442 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE23 at risk of flooding?
Central DE23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £247,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 442 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE23 safe?
442 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE23 or DE99, DE23 or DE1, DE23 or DE3.
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