Blagreaves Lane is in Littleover, Derby and in Derby district. DE23 1BT is located in the Blagreaves electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blagreaves Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 1BU, DE23 1BZ, DE23 1FH, DE23 3BR, DE23 1FJ, DE23 3EJ, DE23 3BX, DE23 1BY, DE23 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 1BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE23 1BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.2% | 27.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 51.7% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 50.4% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 31.3% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 18% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 7.9% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 11.7% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 34.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| White | 80.9% | 71.8% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 81.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blagreaves Lane was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blagreaves Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2025-01-03 | £293,132 |
| 23 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-30 | £343,543 |
| 21 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2020-09-18 | £314,846 |
| 5 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-09-26 | £302,617 |
| 21 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,576 | 2017-01-31 | £347,244 |
DE23 1BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery School Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | - not rated | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 468 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 468 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Millennium Centre Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS | - not rated | 468 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Kitchen | Hannah Fields Community Garden, 33 Normanton Lane | 588 yd | |
| Mrs C's Tea Cosy | 4 Normanton Lane | 688 yd | |
| Crossed Keys Cafe | St Peters Church Hall, Normanton Lane | 780 yd | |
| Lunch Club | Littleover Church Hall, Normanton Lane | 780 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 495 Burton Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover Social Club Ltd | 61 Blagreaves Lane | 340 yd | |
| Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club | 50 Taverners Crescent | 568 yd | |
| Central United Reformed Church Derby | Society Sports Field Pavillion, Brayfield Road | 676 yd | |
| The Fairholme Club | 15 Thornhill Road | 846 yd | |
| White Swan | Shepherd Street | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 515a Burton Road | 945 yd | |
| Jimmy's Takeaway | 515 Burton Road | 947 yd | |
| Zanfish Village | 15/17 North View | 982 yd | |
| Littleover Lunchbox Ltd | 5 Northview, Burton Road | 994 yd | |
| Royal Dragon | 568 Burton Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 471/473 Burton Road | 953 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 Northview, Burton Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields GREENFIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Derby Moor Academy MOORWAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Derby Congregational Cricket Club BRAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Rosehill Methodists Sports Ground LITTLEOVER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Junior School THORNHILL ROAD | 802 yd | |
| Gayton Junior School GAYTON AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Derby High School HILLSWAY | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Gayton Swimming Pool Gayton Avenue | swimming pool | 868 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.