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Littleover West & Heatherton

About

Littleover West and Heatherton form a residential suburb on the southwestern edge of Derby. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes lining quiet, leafy streets. Local amenities are centred around shops and services on Blagreaves Lane, serving the immediate community's needs.

The area is bordered by expansive green spaces, including the playing fields of Littleover Rugby Club. A notable local feature is the Heatherton Village Road sign, which marks the entrance to the estate and references its historical identity as a separate settlement before being absorbed into the city's growth.

Area overview

On average Littleover West & Heatherton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Littleover West & Heatherton is £73,425 per year. There are 6 schools in Littleover West & Heatherton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Littleover West & Heatherton is home to around 9,418 people, with a population density of about 2,810.7 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Littleover West & Heatherton Population

9,418

Population density

2,810.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.61(-19%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.51(-36%)

Public order

7.43(+6%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.93(-47%)

Other theft

3.93(-32%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,643

49.31%

Indian

1,882

19.99%

Pakistani

934

9.92%

Other

502

5.33%

Other Asian

302

3.21%

Total population: 9,416

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,423

46.43%

Level 3 (A level)

1,092

14.81%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

931

12.63%

No qualifications

876

11.88%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

541

7.34%

Total 16+ residents: 7,373

Housing

Owns outright

1,282

37.93%

Owns with a mortgage

1,216

35.98%

Private landlord or letting agency

480

14.2%

Other social rented

282

8.34%

Shared ownership

1.39%

Total households: 3,380

Property prices in Littleover West & Heatherton

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £302,550 in Littleover West & Heatherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littleover West & Heatherton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£400,000	£279,550	£365,500	£500,000	£827,500
Flats	11	£138,500	£109,000	£128,500	£139,975	£154,000
Semi-Detached	21	£265,000	£180,000	£215,000	£310,000	£370,000
Terraced	7	£202,000	£153,500	£190,000	£253,000	£259,900

10 years median price trend in Littleover West & Heatherton

All postcodes in Littleover West & Heatherton

DE233YJ

Templebell Close

DE234RP

Jemison Close

DE234YQ

Coppicewood Drive

DE39YE

Wentworth Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail