Postcode sector · DE23 8

Derby DE23 8 area guide

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Is Derby DE23 8 a good place to live?

In Derby (DE23 8), recorded crime is 286% above the national average, homes sell for around £176,141 on average, there are 11 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£176,141
from 162 sales
Population
32,226
Deprivation decile 1/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
1033.9
per 1,000 · +286% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
11
8 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Derby DE23 8

Derby DE23 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,783 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in DE23 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (36 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DE23 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 273/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 31
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 39%
Households: 10,580

Owned 37% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 36%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DE23 8.

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Derby DE23 8: frequently asked questions

Is Derby DE23 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Derby DE23 8?

Recorded crime in Derby DE23 8 runs at 1033.9 per 1,000 properties, 286% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Derby DE23 8 safe?

Crime in Derby DE23 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Derby DE23 8 runs at 1033.9 per 1,000 properties, 286% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Derby DE23 8?

Homes in Derby DE23 8 sell for around £176,141 on average, based on 162 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Derby DE23 8 at risk of flooding?

Derby DE23 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,783 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Derby DE23 8?

There are 11 schools in Derby DE23 8 (8 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Derby DE23 8 a deprived area?

Derby DE23 8 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).