Postcode insights

DE23 6SY

Mill Hill Lane

Arboretum

Interactive map showing DE23 6SY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DE23 6SY

Overview

Postcode DE23 6SY 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 580.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.0× 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 Derby, about 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Derby Arboretum.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
580
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.9%
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 563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Normanton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 580.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% 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 247 ft away from DE23 6SY.

Flood risk

No risk

New Normanton near DE23 6SY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE23 6SY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Derby

N/A

Walking directions to Derby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE23 6SY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDerby ArboretumLargeWalking directions to Derby Arboretum

Area Profile

Population
422
Population density
5,288.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
241.77(+602%)
Anti-social behaviour
166.36(+885%)
Public order
87.29(+1161%)
Shoplifting
81.35(+836%)
Drugs
65.81(+2162%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
42.76%
Other White
84
19.95%
Pakistani
38
9.03%
African
27
6.41%
Indian
23
5.46%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
32.22%
No qualifications
101
28.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.11%
Level 3 (A level)
32
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
116
61.05%
Other social rented
30
15.79%
Owns outright
17
8.95%
Owns with a mortgage
17
8.95%
Social rents from council
6
3.16%
Total households: 190

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 6SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE23 6SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 202575, Mill Hill Lane, Derby, DE23 6SBTerracedFreehold£235,000
10 Oct 202520, Lime Avenue, Derby, DE1 1TUDetachedFreehold£220,000
18 Dec 2025166, Burton Road, Derby, DE1 1TQTerracedFreehold£140,000
30 May 2025178, Burton Road, Derby, DE1 1TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
14 Mar 2025168, Burton Road, Derby, DE1 1TQTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE23 6SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDerby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNurseryStonehill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE23 6SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal Food Store150 Burton Road, Derby, DE1 1TNWalking directions to Local Food Store
0.1 miAbbey Authentic Food Store348 Abbey Street, Derby, DE22 3SZWalking directions to Abbey Authentic Food Store
0.1 miBurton Road Convenience Store208 Burton Road, Derby, DE23 6AAWalking directions to Burton Road Convenience Store
0.1 miUK Mini Market116 Burton Road, Derby, DE1 1TGWalking directions to UK Mini Market
0.1 miDerby Food Store2 Mount Carmel Street, Derby, DE23 6TBWalking directions to Derby Food Store

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 6SY, 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 016AE01013480
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2018-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE23 6SY

Is DE23 6SY (New Normanton) safe?

The area around DE23 6SY records about 580 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 6SY?

The median sale price around DE23 6SY 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 6SY?

There are 20 schools close to DE23 6SY, including St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School (Good) and Stonehill Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE23 6SY?

The closest station to DE23 6SY is Derby, about 1,250 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE23 6SY?

DE23 6SY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 563 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Derby South covering DE23 6SY 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.