Postcode insights

DE1 1UJ

Vernon Gate

Mackworth & New Zealand

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Detailed insights for DE1 1UJ

Overview

Postcode DE1 1UJ is located in an urban city, within the Mackworth & New Zealand ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the New Zealand area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Zealand is £43,845 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mundy Pleasure Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

New Zealand has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,593 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Zealand has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.9%

Approximately 31.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in New Zealand is £43,845 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE1 1UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

New Zealand near DE1 1UJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE1 1UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMundy Pleasure GroundSmallWalking directions to Mundy Pleasure Ground

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
5,563.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.52(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.24(+32%)
Vehicle crime
16.52(+301%)
Other theft
15.88(+179%)
Public order
12.07(+74%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
70.51%
Other White
22
9.4%
African
9
3.85%
Pakistani
8
3.42%
Caribbean
6
2.56%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
37.21%
Level 3 (A level)
46
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.16%
No qualifications
19
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
37.04%
Other social rented
34
25.19%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.85%
Owns outright
15
11.11%
Social rents from council
9
6.67%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Mackworth & New Zealand

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £235K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Mackworth & New Zealand area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £388,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£296,000£279
Semi-Detached67£197,000£215
Terraced45£155,000£189
Flats7£110,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mackworth & New Zealand

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£99,998£135,000£115,000
2017£255,000£100,000£127,750£112,500
2018£250,000£100,000£133,000£114,500
2019£235,000£77,500£144,000£117,000
2020£239,125£93,500£147,000£125,000
2021£258,000£90,000£165,000£130,000
2022£287,500£110,625£180,000£145,000
2023£297,500£118,125£180,000£145,000
2024£312,500£104,000£190,000£160,000
2025£325,000£105,000£186,500£159,000
2026£292,000£133,750£225,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£164£149£136
2017£187£164£148£136
2018£194£160£155£142
2019£211£130£165£142
2020£207£132£168£153
2021£224£154£185£164
2022£253£159£205£188
2023£247£181£205£173
2024£242£181£213£196
2025£270£191£215£189
2026£282£172£222£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mackworth & New Zealand in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 1UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 1UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202653, Ponsonby Terrace, Derby, DE1 1DTDetachedFreehold£322,000
02 Mar 202621, South Street, Derby, DE1 1DSTerracedFreehold£150,000
24 Jul 202513, Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FWOtherFreehold£340,000
16 May 2025Audrey House, 17, Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FTOtherFreehold£637,500
28 Nov 2025The York Tavern, 23, York Street, Derby, DE1 1FZTerracedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the DE1 1UJ postcode area, located within New Zealand, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE1 1UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryDerby Cathedral SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miNurseryAshgate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableJasmine Hall SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE1 1UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE1 1UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOld Road Store7-9 Uttoxeter Old Road, Derby, DE1 1GAWalking directions to Old Road Store
0.2 miGo Local7-10 Brick Street, Derby, DE1 1DUWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miSainsbury's Local121A Nuns Street, Derby, DE1 3LSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miLidlUttoxeter New Road, Derby, DE22 3NLWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miPremier Drewry News, Food & Wine111-113 Drewry Lane, Derby, DE22 3QSWalking directions to Premier Drewry News, Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,464
Band B£1,708
Band C£1,952
Band D£2,196
Band E£2,684
Band F£3,172
Band G£3,660
Band H£4,392

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE1 1UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gaurav Pandey

Mackworth & New Zealand - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John Whitby

Mackworth & New Zealand - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ndukwe Onuoha

Mackworth & New Zealand - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine Atkinson

Derby North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerby NorthE14001193
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New ZealandE02002806
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 011DE01013554
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about DE1 1UJ

Is DE1 1UJ (New Zealand) safe?

The area around DE1 1UJ records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DE1 1UJ?

The median sale price around DE1 1UJ in New Zealand is £180,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE1 1UJ?

There are 20 schools close to DE1 1UJ, including Derby Cathedral School (Good), Ashgate Nursery School (Good) and Jasmine Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE1 1UJ?

DE1 1UJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE1 1UJ (New Zealand) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby North covering DE1 1UJ is Catherine Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gaurav Pandey (Conservative and Unionist Party), John Whitby (Labour Party) and Ndukwe Onuoha (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.