Postcode DE23 2LG is located in an urban city, within the Blagreaves area of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Sunny Hill area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sunny Hill is £46,131 per year. The median sale price in Blagreaves is £228,000 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,500 and £282,500. The nearest station is Peartree, about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Arkle Green.
Sunny Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,493 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Sunny Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sunny Hill is £46,131 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE23 2LG.
Sunny Hill near DE23 2LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Peartree located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Arkle Green | Small | Walking directions to Arkle Green |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Blagreaves area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £294,250 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £222,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 22 | £170,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 1 | £85,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,000 | £64,950 | £151,000 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | £215,500 | £64,250 | £147,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £222,500 | £80,000 | £164,000 | £119,750 |
| 2019 | £249,000 | £51,975 | £165,500 | £124,975 |
| 2020 | £216,000 | £70,000 | £165,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £253,000 | £40,000 | £190,000 | £135,800 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £88,375 | £218,500 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £50,025 | £207,000 | £161,875 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £71,000 | £210,000 | £169,000 |
| 2025 | £284,000 | £65,000 | £222,000 | £166,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | — | £216,750 | £188,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £106 | £170 | £136 |
| 2017 | £218 | £124 | £170 | £141 |
| 2018 | £215 | £136 | £181 | £164 |
| 2019 | £223 | £91 | £185 | £158 |
| 2020 | £219 | £111 | £194 | £162 |
| 2021 | £246 | £124 | £208 | £180 |
| 2022 | £268 | £161 | £241 | £202 |
| 2023 | £284 | £94 | £237 | £183 |
| 2024 | £289 | £116 | £235 | £223 |
| 2025 | £280 | £129 | £247 | £219 |
| 2026 | £287 | — | £262 | £228 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE23 2LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 20, Gary Close, Derby, DE23 2LG | Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 20, Trusley Gardens, Derby, DE23 2NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 440, Stenson Road, Derby, DE23 1LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 36, Rodsley Crescent, Derby, DE23 2NY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 189, Oaklands Avenue, Derby, DE23 2QP | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the DE23 2LG postcode area, located within Sunny Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE23 2LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 432 Stenson Road, Derby, DE23 1LN | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Littleover Convenience Store | 273 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, DE23 1PT | Walking directions to Littleover Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Oakland Superstore | 115-117 Oaklands Avenue, Derby, DE23 2QL | Walking directions to Oakland Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Stenson Road, Derby, DE23 1HG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyhill Convenience | 88 Sunnyhill Avenue, Derby, DE23 1JR | Walking directions to Sunnyhill Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Derby district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE23 2LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hardyal Dhindsa
Blagreaves - Elected 4 May 2023
Saquib Amin
Blagreaves - Elected 4 May 2023
Sara Frances Bolton
Blagreaves - Elected 4 May 2023
Baggy Shanker
Derby South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE23 2LG records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around DE23 2LG in Blagreaves is £228,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DE23 2LG, including Gayton Junior School (Good), Ridgeway Infant School (Good) and St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE23 2LG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,493 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Derby South covering DE23 2LG is Baggy Shanker (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hardyal Dhindsa (Labour and Co-operative Party), Saquib Amin (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sara Frances Bolton (Labour and Co-operative Party).