Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Derby: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DE23 3ES.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 49 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 GP, 2 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: COMMUNITY NMPS — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 25.7 ha total
- largest park 9.8 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (500 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
29shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Spar, Central England Co-operative, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 1.0 mi
Nearest: Iceland Littleover Derby — 0.5 mi
In Derby, 83% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (95% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Derby, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DE23 3ES.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DE23.
Average sold price by property type across the DE23 district, 2021–2026.
About DE23 3ES
DE23 3ES scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DE23 3ES is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,713 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COMMUNITY NMPS, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL DERBY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
