Postcode DE23 8WJ 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 180.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Normanton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Normanton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% 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.
The average income per household in Normanton South is £42,132 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from DE23 8WJ.
Normanton South near DE23 8WJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Peartree | N/A | Walking directions to Peartree |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £225,000 | £166 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £195,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 3 | £154,995 | £249 |
| Terraced | 66 | £130,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE23 8WJ.
In the DE23 8WJ postcode area, located within Normanton South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE23 8WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Elton Road, Derby, DE23 8AG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Aira Off License | 6 Newdigate Street, Derby, DE23 8UY | Walking directions to Aira Off License |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Osmaston Park Road, Derby, DE23 8WL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | G & G Foodstore | 111 Balfour Road, Derby, DE23 8UP | Walking directions to G & G Foodstore |
| 0.3 mi | Circle News | 5-6 Browning Circle, Derby, DE23 8AR | Walking directions to Circle News |
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 DE23 8WJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Balbir Singh Sandhu
Normanton - Elected 4 May 2023
Gurkiran Kaur Thandi
Normanton - Elected 4 May 2023
Jangir Khan
Normanton - Elected 4 May 2023
Baggy Shanker
Derby South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE23 8WJ records about 180 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.
The median sale price around DE23 8WJ in Normanton South is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DE23 8WJ, including Village Primary Academy (Good), Normanton House School (Good) and Harrington Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DE23 8WJ is Peartree, about 419 m away.
DE23 8WJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,641 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 8WJ 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).
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.