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Affluence in DE23 3

How DE23 3 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
Derby
Region
East Midlands
Population
16,096 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off DE23 3 is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, DE23 3 averages decile 8.2 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.

Average decile
8.2/ 10
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Its 8 neighbourhoods by decile
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By domain, most deprived first
  • Health and disability6.5
  • Crime7.1
  • Income7.2
  • Children in low-income families7.4
  • Employment7.5
  • Barriers to housing and services7.5
  • Older people in low-income households7.5
  • Living environment8.0
  • Education and skills8.5
Income

Household income

ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.

Average a year
£64,070
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Percentile
75
Higher than this share of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; DE23 3 is broadly in line with that, at 60.4%. 20.8% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.

DE23 3England
Employee, full-time39.6%34.3%
Employee, part-time12.5%11.9%
Self-employed8.3%9.5%
Unemployed2.3%2.9%
Full-time student7.1%7.9%
Retired20.8%21.5%
Looking after home or family4.6%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled2.9%4.1%
Other2%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; DE23 3 is above that, at 42.7%.

DE23 3England
Higher managerial & professional19%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional23.6%19.9%
Intermediate11.9%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.1%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.9%5.3%
Semi-routine8.6%11.3%
Routine10.1%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed6.8%8.5%
Full-time students6.9%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; DE23 3 is above that, at 45.2%. 12.3% have no qualifications.

DE23 3England
Degree level or above45.2%33.9%
A level or equivalent15.5%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above12.2%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C7.6%9.7%
Apprenticeship4.5%5.3%
Other qualifications2.7%2.8%
No qualifications12.3%18.1%

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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