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Littleover West & Heatherton

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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 53 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littleover West & Heatherton Population
9,418
Population density
2,810.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.47(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-47%)
Public order
7.22(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-46%)
Other theft
3.4(-40%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
47
1.39%
Total households: 3,380

Property prices in Littleover West & Heatherton

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Littleover West & Heatherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Littleover West & Heatherton in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£275,000
Detached30£406,500
Flats10£138,725
Terraced6£223,000

10 years median price trend in Littleover West & Heatherton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleover West & Heatherton.

All postcodes in Littleover West & Heatherton

DE234DJ

Rykneld Road

DE234RQ

Cheriton Gardens

DE233XB

Squires Way

DE39AD

Coppicewood Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.