Lake Drive Derby
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE23), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10801284.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £157,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Derby costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery, about 270 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 140 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £41,250 | £41,250 | £41,250 |
| 1999 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2017 | 6 DE23 8DQ | Semi-detached | £157,500 | |
| 21 Feb 2014 | 5 DE23 8DQ | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2004 | 4 DE23 8DQ | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 6 DE23 8DQ | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 5 DE23 8DQ | Semi-detached | £41,250 | |
| 17 Feb 1999 | 3 DE23 8DQ | Detached | £81,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 146 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Derby in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,794 | £2,050 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,331 | £3,843 | £4,612 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE23 8DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE23 8DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 72 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE23 8DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DE23 8DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Derby 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Spondon 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derby Lane Normanton | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Derby | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr Tj Malhi | 310 m |
| Hospital | Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Cdc | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Derbyshire Police Enquiry Office | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,230 m² | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Normanton Park 9.2 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Normanton Allotments 3.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Derby Arboretum, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| The Old Cemetery, Derby | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Elm Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Meadow Drain | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Mill Fleam | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Moor Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Markeaton Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Derby: see them on the Derby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 50 m | No published inspection |
| Akaal Primary School Sikh | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrington Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pear Tree Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Arboretum Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stonehill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ridgeway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gayton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of God of Prophecy DE23 8DF | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Norman Arms DE23 8DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Derby Lane Store DE23 8UD | Retailers - other | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Apr 2025 |
| The Circle Cafe and Bakes DE23 8DN | Other catering premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Village Primary Academy DE23 8DF | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Heron Court Care Home DE23 8DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Sunnyhill Day Nursery Ltd DE23 8DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Lunch Plus, St Giles Church DE23 8DE | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| PKB's Coffee Bar DE23 8DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Smart Mini Market DE23 8SZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Sherwood Forest Care Home DE23 8TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Kravin Kitchen DE23 8DD | Mobile caterer | 320 m | Unknown | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Kashmiri Butchers DE23 8UB | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Spicy Bites DE23 8UB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Masala Hut DE23 1JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Huxley Close (29); On or near Village Street (22); On or near Kenilworth Avenue (18); On or near Bamford Avenue (17); On or near Derby Lane (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Village Street · Derby Lane · Newlyn Drive · Ashopton Avenue · Kenilworth Avenue · Duncan Road · Park Hill Drive · Randolph Road · Ingleby Avenue · Bamford Avenue · Castleton Avenue · Huxley Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.