Elgin Avenue is in Littleover, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE23 3SE is located in the Littleover electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elgin Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 3SA, DE23 3SF, DE23 3SD, DE23 3SB, DE23 4BB, DE23 3SG, DE23 3SH, DE23 4BA, DE23 3XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 3SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 52% | 54.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48% | 45.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 28.4% | 36% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 38.1% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 42.1% | 46.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 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 | 17.5% | 18% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 10.1% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 14.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 39.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.2% | 55.1% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 90.5% | 79.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 79.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgin Avenue was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Littleover average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elgin Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Littleover and the 367th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Elgin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2025-03-26 | £369,158 |
| 25 Elgin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2019-06-05 | £337,382 |
| 21 Elgin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2004-08-27 | £369,520 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DE23 3SE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery School Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Park Primary School Jackson Avenue , Mickleover DE3 9AY | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ | - not rated | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ | - not rated | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 845 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,775 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 | 2,295 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 845 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Millennium Centre Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS | - not rated | 845 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover Methodist Church Cafe & Luncheon Club | Littleover Methodist Church, Constable Drive | 917 yd | |
| Mrs C's Tea Cosy | 4 Normanton Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| Willow Tree Kitchen | Hannah Fields Community Garden, 33 Normanton Lane | 1,064 yd | |
| Crossed Keys Cafe | St Peters Church Hall, Normanton Lane | 1,090 yd | |
| Lunch Club | Littleover Church Hall, Normanton Lane | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairholme Club | 15 Thornhill Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby High School HILLSWAY | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields GREENFIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Littleover Community School PASTURES HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Wren Park Primary School JACKSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Mickleover Golf Club Ltd UTTOXETER ROAD | golf | 890 yd |
| Derby Moor Academy MOORWAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 950 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Junior School THORNHILL ROAD | 971 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.