Postcode report
DE1 1GL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Derby
About DE1 1GL: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE1 1GL is a postcode in Arboretum, Derby, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE1 1GL, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE1 1GL are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE1 1GL is based on Derby 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,392 residents, 8,371 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 28, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 30% owner-occupied, 46% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near DE1 1GL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £163k from 43 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE1 1GL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE1 1GL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE1 1GL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 43 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE1 1GL
Is DE1 1GL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE1 1GL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE1 1GL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE1 1GL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE1 1GL?
LocaleIQ matched DE1 1GL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE1 1GL?
The latest median sold price is £163k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE1 1GL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 43 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.