Area Overview for Mickleover Ward

Mickleover School in Mickleover Ward
Cycling In Mickleover Meadows Nature Reserve in Mickleover Ward
St.John The Evangelist C.of E. Church, Mickleover, Derby in Mickleover Ward
Slip road for Derby and Nottingham in Mickleover Ward
The Robin Public House in Mickleover Ward
Mickleover: south along North Avenue in Mickleover Ward
Mickleover: along Darwin Road in Mickleover Ward
Brisbane Road, Mickleover in Mickleover Ward
Cromford Drive, Mickleover in Mickleover Ward
North Avenue or North Close in Mickleover Ward
The plaque on the houses in Mickleover Ward
The entrance to Murray Park School in Mickleover Ward
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Area Information

Living in Mickleover Ward offers a defined suburban experience within one of Derby's largest expanding suburbs. This village and ward covers 4.4 square kilometres and sits approximately two miles west of Derby city centre. You will find yourself in an area that functions as a distinct residential hub while remaining close to the city. Historically, this location was a parish that merged into the city in 1968, and today it is popular with business commuters and sports teams staying at the Mickleover Court Hotel. The area retains a village feel despite ongoing housing developments. The village centre provides essential amenities, including pubs and smaller shops, alongside a Tesco supermarket for daily needs. Residents benefit from key infrastructure along the Uttoxeter Road, commonly known as the B5020, and the Mickleover bypass which carries the A516 and A38 routes. Although the line formerly served by the Mickleover station is gone, replaced by the modern A38 trunk road, the location maintains strong road connectivity to the wider region. The ward's layout allows for a mix of older village parts and newer developments, creating a practical setting for life on the fringe of the city.

Area Type
District Borough Unitary Ward
Area Size
4.4 km²
Population
4173
Population Density
950 people/km²

Demographics

Just over 4,000 people currently live within the Mickleover Ward boundaries, which is relatively small for a suburban ward of this size. The population is dispersed across the 4.4 square kilometre area, resulting in a density of roughly 950 people per square kilometre. An unusual demographic feature of this neighbourhood is the median age, which stands at an exceptionally high figure of 70 years. This indicates a community dominated by older residents rather than young families or students. When you consider who lives here, you are looking at an area where stability is the norm. Home ownership is extremely high, with 82 per cent of households in Mickleover Ward owning their property outright or with a mortgage. This suggests that the local estate is largely settled and resistant to the constant turnover seen in student cities or new build zones. The household composition data provided confirms that the area is defined by its mature demographic profile. While specific details on ethnic groups and religious affiliations are not detailed in the current statistics, the overwhelming majority of residents are established homeowners. This creates a neighbourhood character focused on long-term residence rather than short-term living.

Household Size

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Accommodation Type

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Tenure

82
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Religion

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Household Composition

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Age

70
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Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

42
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

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