Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Derby: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DE3 9EY.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 22 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Ravensdale Junior School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 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: 3.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 GP, 2 hospitals, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MICKLEOVER MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 19.4 ha total
- largest park 7.6 ha (0.08 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.12 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Aldi, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Mickleover Local — 0.6 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 DE3 9EY.
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 DE3.
Average sold price by property type across the DE3 district, 2021–2026.
About DE3 9EY
DE3 9EY scores 91/100 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, DE3 9EY is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,849 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Ravensdale Junior School (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 10 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MICKLEOVER MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL DERBY HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
