Postcode report
DE23 6WA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Derby
About DE23 6WA: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE23 6WA is a postcode in Abbey, Derby, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE23 6WA, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE23 6WA are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 6WA is based on Derby 018 Census 2021. It covers 11,556 residents, 6,242 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 29% 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 1/10.
For property prices near DE23 6WA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 103 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 6WA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 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 12 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 DE23 6WA 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 6WA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 54 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 6WA
Is DE23 6WA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% 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 6WA?
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 6WA?
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 6WA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE23 6WA?
LocaleIQ matched DE23 6WA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE23 6WA?
The latest median sold price is £175k based on 103 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE23 6WA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 54 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.