Westcroft Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 1NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	51.7%	-2.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	45.8%	48.3%	2.5%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.4%	36.9%	1.5%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	40.3%	45.7%	5.4%	44.2%	1.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	14.6%	7.4%	-7.2%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	6%	6.4%	0.4%	6.1%	0.3%

Health

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	43.1%	47.9%	4.8%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	34.5%	29.7%	-4.8%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	16%	16.3%	0.3%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	5.5%	5.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.7%	26.2%	0.5%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	11.7%	-5.1%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	11%	-6.2%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	6.4%	1.2%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	21.6%	8.9%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	20.2%	2.3%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	4.5%	2.8%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	6.5%	6.2%	-0.3%	3.1%	3.1%
Pakistani	2.5%	13.4%	10.9%	2.7%	10.7%
Other Asian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	85.8%	64.6%	-21.2%	81.4%	-16.8%
Roma	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.2%	2.2%
Other	0%	6.4%	6.4%	1.6%	4.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.5% 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	94.8%	81.5%	-13.3%	83.2%	-1.7%
European Union	0%	6.7%	6.7%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	9.1%	6.6%	5.6%	3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	81.2%	-12.0%	83.2%	-2.0%
10+ Years	0%	12.9%	12.9%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	0.8%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.5%	1.2%	2.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	39.1%	46.2%	-7.1%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Muslim	20.1%	6.5%	13.6%
Sikh	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Westcroft Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westcroft Avenue was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westcroft Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DE23 1NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westcroft Avenue are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westcroft Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE23 1NN

Average Price
£233,116

Semi-Detached
£215,806

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£285,047

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westcroft Avenue

Average Price
£223,267

Semi-Detached
£223,267

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westcroft AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Westcroft Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-03-21	£233,359
11 Westcroft Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-08-23	£235,422
24 Westcroft Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2019-07-12	£203,840
1 Westcroft Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2018-10-19	£279,637
11 Westcroft Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2017-12-13	£227,139

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE23 1NN

Employment

DE23 1NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	41
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	17
Other	15
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE	4out of 4	2,584 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ	4out of 4	2,681 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ	3out of 4	3,168 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX	3out of 4	3,348 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ	3out of 4	4,680 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grampian Primary Academy Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU	3out of 4	442 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gayton Junior School Gayton Junior School , Littleover DE23 1GA	3out of 4	853 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG	3out of 4	922 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG	3out of 4	1,073 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwood Primary School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG	3out of 4	1,148 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR	1out of 4	1,418 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS	3out of 4	1,595 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ	4out of 4	2,522 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN	- not rated	4,098 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR	- not rated	4,405 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE	- not rated	4,785 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU	3out of 4	3,758 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS	- not rated	1,595 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF	- not rated	1,934 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX	- not rated	2,290 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT	- not rated	2,498 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ	4out of 4	3,587 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Warm Welcome Cafe/Toddler Group	Newmount Methodist Church Hall, Blagreaves Lane	314 yd
Kathleen Rose Tea Room	121 Oaklands Avenue	512 yd
Wordsworth Coffee Shop	Cafe, 21 Wordsworth Avenue	791 yd
Italian Cucina	5a Wordsworth Avenue	876 yd
The Stagedoor Cafe	Unit 4a, Sinfin Commercial Park, Sinfin Lane	916 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oaklands	The Oaklands, Oaklands Avenue		501 yd
The Grampian	2A Cromarty Close		548 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peacock Fountain Chinese Takeaway	270 Blagreaves Lane	280 yd
Pizza Plaza	279 Blagreaves Lane	309 yd
Zanfish Stenson	428 Stenson Road	321 yd
Curry Express	275 Blagreaves Lane	326 yd
Sun Waa	125 Oaklands Avenue	520 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd	298 Sinfin Lane		938 yd
Asda Stores	Sinfin District Centre		1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sinfin Community Centre SWALLOWDALE ROAD		398 yd
Gayton Junior School GAYTON AVENUE	grass pitches, swimming pool	925 yd
Gayton Swimming Pool Gayton Avenue	swimming pool	955 yd
Sunny Hill Recreational Ground SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND COLERIDGE STREET	grass pitches	1,054 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.