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Derby DE23 3 area guide

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Is Derby DE23 3 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE23 3), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £307,549 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Derby DE23 3

Derby DE23 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,360 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £76,829 (125 sales)1996: £79,386 (176 sales)1997: £78,252 (182 sales)1998: £98,276 (170 sales)1999: £106,910 (231 sales)2000: £113,055 (270 sales)2001: £136,432 (227 sales)2002: £164,646 (174 sales)2003: £180,927 (152 sales)2004: £205,144 (202 sales)2005: £187,480 (166 sales)2006: £191,570 (217 sales)2007: £215,523 (121 sales)2008: £228,838 (61 sales)2009: £194,552 (84 sales)2010: £210,046 (80 sales)2011: £211,605 (68 sales)2012: £226,144 (70 sales)2013: £213,596 (82 sales)2014: £223,641 (112 sales)2015: £239,989 (86 sales)2016: £262,711 (168 sales)2017: £250,241 (239 sales)2018: £258,172 (292 sales)2019: £251,179 (299 sales)2020: £274,099 (208 sales)2021: £285,355 (184 sales)2022: £307,693 (174 sales)2023: £322,237 (92 sales)2024: £307,549 (94 sales)2025: £281,101 (106 sales)2026: £319,855 (30 sales) 2026: £319,855 (30 sales) — part year so far £322,237 £76,829 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DE23 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 31 crimesJun 24: 41 crimesJul 24: 53 crimesAug 24: 44 crimesSep 24: 39 crimesOct 24: 36 crimesNov 24: 30 crimesDec 24: 34 crimesJan 25: 26 crimesFeb 25: 26 crimesMar 25: 35 crimesApr 25: 48 crimesMay 25: 44 crimesJun 25: 45 crimesJul 25: 52 crimesAug 25: 49 crimesSep 25: 48 crimesOct 25: 46 crimesNov 25: 44 crimesDec 25: 32 crimesJan 26: 23 crimesFeb 26: 22 crimesMar 26: 27 crimesApr 26: 48 crimes Apr 26: 48 crimes 53 22 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DE23 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 38/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
23%
Households with children
37%
Households
5,563

Owned 75% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE23 3.

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Derby DE23 3: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE23 3 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE23 3), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £307,549 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Derby DE23 3?

Recorded crime in Derby DE23 3 runs at 289.2 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE23 3 safe?

Crime in Derby DE23 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE23 3 runs at 289.2 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE23 3?

Homes in Derby DE23 3 sell for around £307,549 on average, based on 94 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE23 3 at risk of flooding?

Derby DE23 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,360 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Derby DE23 3?

There are 4 schools in Derby DE23 3 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE23 3 a deprived area?

Derby DE23 3 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).