Postcode DE1 3AY is located in an urban city, within the Darley ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Little Chester area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 375.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Chester is £43,894 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Derwent Park.
Little Chester has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Little Chester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 375.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Little Chester is £43,894 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE1 3AY.
Little Chester near DE1 3AY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derby located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Derwent Park | Large | Walking directions to Derwent Park |
| 0.3 mi | Parker's Piece | Medium | Walking directions to Parker's Piece |
| 0.3 mi | Chester Green | Medium | Walking directions to Chester Green |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Darley area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £1,190,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £527,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £270,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 86 | £210,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 55 | £116,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,000 | £148,250 | £240,250 | £150,500 |
| 2017 | £358,000 | £107,000 | £218,500 | £165,500 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £119,450 | £242,250 | £157,750 |
| 2019 | £353,000 | £105,000 | £227,500 | £163,000 |
| 2020 | £368,000 | £112,500 | £270,000 | £173,250 |
| 2021 | £439,000 | £118,000 | £297,750 | £190,458 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £125,000 | £249,950 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £124,750 | £269,500 | £200,050 |
| 2024 | £436,000 | £112,000 | £310,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £115,000 | £293,750 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £640,000 | £132,500 | £315,000 | £206,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £186 | £204 | £167 |
| 2017 | £239 | £164 | £208 | £178 |
| 2018 | £258 | £174 | £222 | £188 |
| 2019 | £256 | £170 | £221 | £187 |
| 2020 | £285 | £170 | £233 | £202 |
| 2021 | £281 | £173 | £259 | £203 |
| 2022 | £308 | £184 | £269 | £226 |
| 2023 | £328 | £191 | £235 | £228 |
| 2024 | £327 | £176 | £279 | £230 |
| 2025 | £323 | £171 | £269 | £230 |
| 2026 | £293 | £203 | £261 | £241 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 3AY.
In the DE1 3AY postcode area, located within Little Chester, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE1 3AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 27-31 Duffield Road, Derby, DE1 3BH | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | JR Smith News | 35 Mansfield Road, Derby, DE1 3QY | Walking directions to JR Smith News |
| 0.2 mi | Queens Convenience and Off License | 30 Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DS | Walking directions to Queens Convenience and Off License |
| 0.3 mi | Kedleston Street Stores | 36-40 Kedleston Street, Derby, DE1 3SX | Walking directions to Kedleston Street Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Assa's Shop | 140 Mansfield Road, Derby, DE1 3RA | Walking directions to Assa's Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Derby district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE1 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Martin
Darley - Elected 4 May 2023
Carmel Jean Swan
Darley - Elected 4 May 2023
Martin Jeffrey Repton
Darley - Elected 4 May 2023
Catherine Atkinson
Derby North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE1 3AY records about 376 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DE1 3AY in Little Chester is £205,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to DE1 3AY, including Landau Forte College (Outstanding), Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited and Central Community Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE1 3AY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,393 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Derby North covering DE1 3AY is Catherine Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Martin (Labour Party), Carmel Jean Swan (Labour Party) and Martin Jeffrey Repton (Labour Party).
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.