Blagreaves Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	49.2%	-4.2%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	46.6%	50.8%	4.2%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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 1PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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	29.9%	32.2%	2.3%	37.9%	-5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	54.3%	3.4%	44.2%	10.1%
Separated	3.6%	2.3%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.5%	4.8%	-2.7%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	8.2%	6.4%	-1.8%	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	42.7%	43.8%	1.1%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	38.8%	38.2%	-0.6%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	11.8%	14.1%	2.3%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	5.9%	3.4%	-2.5%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.2%	17.5%	-6.7%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	11%	-5.0%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	9.1%	-3.7%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	5.2%	-1.2%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	21.8%	10.8%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	23.5%	32.8%	9.3%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	6%	2.6%	-3.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	14.9%	11.5%	-3.4%	3.1%	8.4%
Pakistani	11.2%	27.7%	16.5%	2.7%	25.0%
Other Asian	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	4.2%	1.6%	-2.6%	1.0%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	2.9%	0.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	61.2%	46.1%	-15.1%	81.4%	-35.3%
Other	0.6%	6.4%	5.8%	1.6%	4.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% 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	83.1%	79.5%	-3.6%	83.2%	-3.7%
European Union	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	12.6%	16.2%	3.6%	5.6%	10.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	0.5%	-1.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.6%	79.5%	-3.1%	83.2%	-3.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	15.2%	14.9%	9.8%	5.4%
5-10 Years	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	13.8%	1.3%	-12.5%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Turkey	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	3.2%	1.2%	2.0%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.5%	37.2%	-13.7%
Christian	25.9%	46.2%	-20.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	30.7%	6.5%	24.2%
Sikh	14.4%	0.9%	13.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Blagreaves Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blagreaves Lane was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blagreaves Lane has the 25th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 377th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

🔎 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 1PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (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 Blagreaves Lane are based on 11 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 Blagreaves Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE23 1PS

Average Price
£284,392

Semi-Detached
£281,839

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£343,172

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£13,465

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blagreaves Lane

Average Price
£319,988

Semi-Detached
£251,235

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£377,282

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blagreaves LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
228 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2019-12-19	£308,401
226 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,500	2017-07-14	£248,466
270A Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building	£10,000	2016-10-06	£13,412
214 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2016-05-05	£180,955
214 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-10-01	£153,010

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE23 1PS

Employment

DE23 1PS 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	107
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	32
Looking after home or family	20
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Education	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	2,473 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ	4out of 4	2,512 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ	3out of 4	2,895 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX	3out of 4	3,508 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ	3out of 4	4,335 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gayton Junior School Gayton Junior School , Littleover DE23 1GA	3out of 4	465 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG	3out of 4	532 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG	3out of 4	677 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grampian Primary Academy Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU	3out of 4	853 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Griffe Field Primary School Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ	4out of 4	1,275 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS	3out of 4	1,203 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR	1out of 4	1,829 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ	4out of 4	2,144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR	- not rated	4,070 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL	2out of 4	4,114 yd	Foundation school	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	4,620 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	3,390 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	1,203 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF	- not rated	1,808 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX	- not rated	1,966 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT	- not rated	2,087 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ	4out of 4	3,176 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	102 yd
Kathleen Rose Tea Room	121 Oaklands Avenue	301 yd
Dessert City	252 Stenson Road	775 yd
Wordsworth Coffee Shop	Cafe, 21 Wordsworth Avenue	1,070 yd
The Stagedoor Cafe	Unit 4a, Sinfin Commercial Park, Sinfin Lane	1,079 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oaklands	The Oaklands, Oaklands Avenue	336 yd
The Grampian	2A Cromarty Close	955 yd
Littleover Social Club Ltd	61 Blagreaves Lane	1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curry Express	275 Blagreaves Lane	142 yd
Peacock Fountain Chinese Takeaway	270 Blagreaves Lane	151 yd
Pizza Plaza	279 Blagreaves Lane	163 yd
Zanfish Stenson	428 Stenson Road	173 yd
Sun Waa	125 Oaklands Avenue	309 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gayton Junior School GAYTON AVENUE	grass pitches, swimming pool	521 yd
Gayton Swimming Pool Gayton Avenue	swimming pool	571 yd
Sinfin Community Centre SWALLOWDALE ROAD		758 yd
Sunny Hill Recreational Ground SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND COLERIDGE STREET	grass pitches	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.7%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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