Postcode report
DE23 1DH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DE23 1DH: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE23 1DH is a postcode in Stenson, South Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE23 1DH, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE23 1DH are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 DE23 1DH is based on Derby 022 Census 2021. It covers 6,308 residents, 3,741 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 5% 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 9/10.
For property prices near DE23 1DH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 67 rolling sales, down 10.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE23 1DH 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 adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE23 1DH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE23 1DH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 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 DE23 1DH
Is DE23 1DH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% 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 DE23 1DH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE23 1DH?
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 DE23 1DH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DE23 1DH?
LocaleIQ matched DE23 1DH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE23 1DH?
The latest median sold price is £175k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE23 1DH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.