Postcode insights

DE23 6AR

Whitaker Road

Arboretum

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Detailed insights for DE23 6AR

Overview

Postcode DE23 6AR is located in an urban city, within the Arboretum ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the New Normanton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Normanton is £37,460 per year. The nearest station is Peartree, about 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rykneld Rec.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

New Normanton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Normanton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in New Normanton is £37,460 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from DE23 6AR.

Flood risk

No risk

New Normanton near DE23 6AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Peartree located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE23 6AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRykneld RecLargeWalking directions to Rykneld Rec
0.5 miNormanton ParkLargeWalking directions to Normanton Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
6,421.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.71(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.61(+140%)
Public order
20.31(+193%)
Other theft
12.38(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.89(+60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
37.88%
Pakistani
66
25%
Other White
26
9.85%
Caribbean
17
6.44%
Other Asian
15
5.68%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
38.18%
No qualifications
43
19.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.18%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
38.54%
Owns outright
30
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
26.04%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.08%
Social rents from council
1
1.04%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Arboretum

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£159
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £174K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £159 per square foot) in Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,279 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arboretum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£280,000£233
Semi-Detached4£170,000£217
Terraced39£130,000£146
Flats19£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arboretum

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,950£149,950£143,000£97,500
2017£200,000£118,996£155,000£98,500
2018£230,500£93,750£170,000£85,500
2019£152,000£93,500£150,000£108,500
2020£202,500£149,950£208,691£110,000
2021£190,500£137,950£207,500£186,000
2022£392,500£162,500£220,000£154,000
2023£288,500£181,000£145,000£128,500
2024£350,000£187,500£240,000£132,500
2025£285,000£156,500£144,000£130,000
2026£160,000£232,250£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£217£120£95
2017£153£209£160£97
2018£167£159£125£95
2019£129£132£116£103
2020£208£202£177£121
2021£192£191£156£214
2022£162£243£183£151
2023£165£315£199£137
2024£213£344£190£152
2025£176£252£155£163
2026£225£255£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arboretum in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE23 6AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE23 6AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026Apartment 4, The Pines, 22, Whitaker Road, Derby, DE23 6ARFlatsLeasehold£128,000
23 Jan 2026136, St Chads Road, Derby, DE23 6RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
03 Mar 2025115, St Chads Road, Derby, DE23 6RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
09 Feb 202656, Vicarage Avenue, Derby, DE23 6TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£279,500
15 May 2026Flat 24, The Orchards, 317, Burton Road, Derby, DE23 6AYFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the DE23 6AR postcode area, located within New Normanton, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE23 6AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryStonehill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFirs Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE23 6AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE23 6AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJ.P.M. Sohal164 Porter Road, Derby, DE23 6RDWalking directions to J.P.M. Sohal
0.2 miKaka's Butchers176 Porter Road, Derby, DE23 6RFWalking directions to Kaka's Butchers
0.2 miLeman Shop105 Leman Street, Derby, DE22 3UYWalking directions to Leman Shop
0.2 miTamber's Convenience Store39 Saint Chads Road, Derby, DE23 6RQWalking directions to Tamber's Convenience Store
0.3 miLocal and European Mini Market57 Porter Road, Derby, DE23 6RBWalking directions to Local and European Mini Market

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 DE23 6AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ceclie Yvonne Wright

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Gulfraz Nawaz

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shiraz Khan

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Baggy Shanker

Derby South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerby SouthE14001194
WardArboretumE05015511
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New NormantonE02002811
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 016BE01013483
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE23 6AR

Is DE23 6AR (New Normanton) safe?

The area around DE23 6AR records about 161 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near DE23 6AR?

The median sale price around DE23 6AR in New Normanton is £130,000 (about £159 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE23 6AR?

There are 20 schools close to DE23 6AR, including Stonehill Nursery School (Good), Dale Community Primary School (Good) and Firs Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE23 6AR?

DE23 6AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,007 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE23 6AR (New Normanton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby South covering DE23 6AR is Baggy Shanker (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ceclie Yvonne Wright (Labour Party), Gulfraz Nawaz (Labour Party) and Shiraz Khan (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.