Postcode insights

DE23 8BG

Baxter Square

Normanton

Interactive map showing DE23 8BG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DE23 8BG

Overview

Postcode DE23 8BG is located in an urban city, within the Normanton ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Normanton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Normanton South is £42,132 per year. The nearest station is Peartree, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sunnyhill Recreational Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
59.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Normanton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Normanton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.3%

Approximately 59.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Normanton South is £42,132 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 304 ft away from DE23 8BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Normanton South near DE23 8BG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE23 8BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Peartree

N/A

Walking directions to Peartree

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE23 8BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSunnyhill Recreational GroundMediumWalking directions to Sunnyhill Recreational Ground

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
4,870.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.32(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.81(+11%)
Public order
14.58(+111%)
Other theft
11.29(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+26%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
42.42%
Other White
48
13.48%
Pakistani
39
10.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
6.46%
Indian
22
6.18%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
29.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
82
54.67%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.67%
Owns outright
19
12.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.33%
Other social rented
7
4.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Normanton

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £187K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Normanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £302,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Normanton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£225,000£166
Semi-Detached23£195,000£201
Flats3£154,995£249
Terraced66£130,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Normanton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Normanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,645£55,000£128,750£74,500
2017£184,500£78,000£115,000£80,000
2018£227,500£103,500£106,000£84,000
2019£158,750£78,000£120,000£85,000
2020£268,000£50,000£140,000£89,000
2021£213,000£55,000£148,250£100,000
2022£196,500£92,500£160,000£110,000
2023£172,500£75,750£171,000£121,000
2024£222,500£48,500£176,750£127,250
2025£251,000£87,500£185,000£130,000
2026£135,275£154,995£144,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Normanton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Normanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£116£132£86
2017£169£121£124£97
2018£174£124£128£97
2019£155£137£133£101
2020£170£149£104
2021£195£106£157£116
2022£236£142£187£134
2023£203£150£160£147
2024£220£100£193£151
2025£220£161£209£157
2026£155£369£194£147
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Normanton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE23 8BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE23 8BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202532, Baxter Square, Derby, DE23 8BGTerracedFreehold£100,000
09 May 202531, Patmore Square, Derby, DE23 8AZTerracedFreehold£160,000
11 Apr 202550, Caxton Street, Derby, DE23 8BDTerracedFreehold£170,000
07 Feb 202516, Dryden Street, Derby, DE23 8ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
05 Mar 202576, Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8APSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the DE23 8BG postcode area, located within Normanton South, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE23 8BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAkaal Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableNormanton House SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryVillage Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE23 8BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE23 8BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCircle News5-6 Browning Circle, Derby, DE23 8ARWalking directions to Circle News
0.2 miGo Local137 Caxton Street, Derby, DE23 1RAWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miSunnyfield Convenience Store109 Blackmore Street, Derby, DE23 8BLWalking directions to Sunnyfield Convenience Store
0.4 miLidlElton Road, Derby, DE23 8AGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSunnyhill Convenience88 Sunnyhill Avenue, Derby, DE23 1JRWalking directions to Sunnyhill Convenience

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 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Balbir Singh Sandhu

Normanton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Gurkiran Kaur Thandi

Normanton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jangir Khan

Normanton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardNormantonE05015521
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Normanton SouthE02002818
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 023DE01013573
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE23 8BG

Is DE23 8BG (Normanton South) safe?

The area around DE23 8BG records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8BG?

The median sale price around DE23 8BG in Normanton South is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE23 8BG?

There are 15 schools close to DE23 8BG, including Akaal Primary School, Normanton House School (Good) and Village Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE23 8BG?

The closest station to DE23 8BG is Peartree, about 879 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE23 8BG?

DE23 8BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,108 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE23 8BG (Normanton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby South covering DE23 8BG is Baggy Shanker (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Balbir Singh Sandhu (Labour and Co-operative Party), Gurkiran Kaur Thandi (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jangir Khan (Labour and Co-operative 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.