DE23Derby (Littleover)East MidlandsDerby

Property Investment in DE23

Limited Opportunity
HMO Green· Indicative

DE23 (Derby (Littleover), East Midlands) appears a limited opportunity based on available Property Scout data. Gross rental yield is around 3.8%, weak on a national basis. Five-year price change of 27.0% places capital growth in the 12th national percentile. No researched Article 4 or selective licensing restriction was found in this district.

26
Weak

Overall Property Scout score

Updated 2026-06-07

Investment score dashboard

National-percentile scores from the Property Scout model.

Yield3/100
Capital growth12/100
Rental demand76/100
Supply constraint50/100
HMO market61/100
Regulatory headroom85/100

A score of 80 means the area is in the top 20% of UK postcode districts for that metric. Scores are screening-grade and indicative — verify before purchase. Methodology.

Quick answers

Is DE23 a good area for property investment?
Based on Property Scout's data DE23 (Derby (Littleover)) appears a limited opportunity, with an overall investment score of 26/100. Yield scores 3, growth 12 and rental demand 76. Results are indicative and should be verified with property-level due diligence.
Is DE23 suitable for buy-to-let?
DE23 shows a yield score of 3/100, rental demand of 76/100 and a supply-constraint score of 50/100, with indicative gross yield around 3.8%. Buy-to-let viability appears below-average, subject to property-level checks on void risk and refurbishment cost.
Is DE23 suitable for HMO investment?
DE23 scores 61/100 for HMO market signals. Article 4 is "Does not apply" and selective licensing is "Does not apply". HMO regulation status is Green. Suitability is potentially favourable and should always be confirmed with the local council.
Does Article 4 apply in DE23?
Article 4 status for DE23 is recorded as "Does not apply" in the Property Scout regulatory dataset. No Article 4 direction was identified affecting this district.
Does selective licensing apply in DE23?
Selective licensing status for DE23 is recorded as "Does not apply". No selective licensing scheme covering this district was identified.

Investor profile fit

How DE23 maps to common investor strategies.

Yield-focused investor

Poor

Strength: 3.8% indicative gross yield against £274,812 entry price.

Concern: Yield is unlikely to lead a pure cash-flow shortlist.

Capital growth investor

Poor

Strength: 27.0% five-year price change recorded.

Concern: Growth pace has lagged the strongest UK districts.

HMO investor

Strong

Strength: Indicative HMO yield of 5.1% given local market signals.

Concern: Always confirm Article 4 and licensing by exact address.

Balanced investor

Poor

Strength: Overall Property Scout score of 26/100 indicates a limited opportunity.

Concern: No single dimension dominates; treat as a shortlist candidate rather than a conviction pick.

Lower-risk investor

Excellent

Strength: Regulatory headroom 85/100 and economic backdrop 90/100.

Concern: Lower-risk investors should also confirm leasehold, EPC and ground-rent terms.

Yield analysis

DE23 scores 3/100 for gross rental yield, weak versus the national distribution of UK postcode districts. Indicative average rent of £858 per month against an average price of £274,812 implies a headline gross yield of 3.8%. DE23 does not appear competitive on income grounds versus stronger-yielding districts in the same region.

Capital growth analysis

Capital growth scores 12/100, supported by a five-year price change of 27.0%. Growth signals are limited; investors prioritising appreciation should compare against stronger-growth districts before committing. Past performance is not a guide to future returns and should be combined with planning, transport and employment context.

Rental demand analysis

Tenant demand scores 76/100 (very strong) based on the Property Scout demand index. Demand at this level may indicate fast lettings and limited void risk, but does not by itself guarantee headline rents. An economic-strength score of 90 (employment, income, population growth) provides supportive context.

Supply analysis

Supply constraint scores 50/100 — higher numbers indicate housing demand is growing faster than visible supply. Supply conditions appear balanced — neither a tailwind nor a meaningful drag on prices.

Risk overview

Regulatory RAG status is Green: no researched Article 4 or selective licensing restriction was found in this dataset. Score data is screening-grade; postcode districts can contain very different streets. Always verify cladding, leasehold, EPC and survey factors before purchase.

Market evidence

Avg price

£274,812

HM Land Registry

Gross yield

3.8%

Indicative

5y price change

27.0%

HM Land Registry

HMO suitability & regulation

HMO regulation

No Article 4 / selective licensing restriction found in this dataset.

HMO Green
Confidence: High
Article 4Does not apply
Selective licensingDoes not apply

Regulatory data is postcode-district screening only. Article 4 and selective licensing boundaries can be address, street, ward or polygon based. Verify with the local council before purchasing or converting to an HMO.

Regulatory information is indicative and should always be verified directly with the relevant local authority before making an investment decision.

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Frequently asked questions

Is DE23 a good area for property investment?
Based on Property Scout's data DE23 (Derby (Littleover)) appears a limited opportunity, with an overall investment score of 26/100. Yield scores 3, growth 12 and rental demand 76. Results are indicative and should be verified with property-level due diligence.
Is DE23 suitable for buy-to-let?
DE23 shows a yield score of 3/100, rental demand of 76/100 and a supply-constraint score of 50/100, with indicative gross yield around 3.8%. Buy-to-let viability appears below-average, subject to property-level checks on void risk and refurbishment cost.
Is DE23 suitable for HMO investment?
DE23 scores 61/100 for HMO market signals. Article 4 is "Does not apply" and selective licensing is "Does not apply". HMO regulation status is Green. Suitability is potentially favourable and should always be confirmed with the local council.
Does Article 4 apply in DE23?
Article 4 status for DE23 is recorded as "Does not apply" in the Property Scout regulatory dataset. No Article 4 direction was identified affecting this district.
Does selective licensing apply in DE23?
Selective licensing status for DE23 is recorded as "Does not apply". No selective licensing scheme covering this district was identified.
What is the rental yield potential in DE23?
DE23 scores 3/100 for yield, with indicative gross yield around 3.8% based on an average rent of £858 per month. Headline yield should always be stress-tested for void risk, management cost and maintenance.
What investor profile is DE23 best suited to?
Profile fit is strongest for the lower-risk investor, based on the relative strength of yield, growth, demand and regulatory headroom scores in this district.
What are the main risks of investing in DE23?
Headline risks include limited recent capital growth, below-average yield headroom, and the usual property-level factors (EPC, leasehold, cladding, refurbishment cost). All scores are screening-grade.
What is the average property price in DE23?
The Property Scout dataset records an average price of £274,812 for DE23, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data aggregated to the postcode district. Street-level variation can be material.
Which nearby postcodes should investors compare with DE23?
Compare DE23 against neighbouring districts in East Midlands with similar entry prices and demand profiles. See the related postcodes section below for higher-yield, higher-growth, better-HMO and lower-regulation alternatives drawn from the Phase 1 Property Scout shortlist.

About this report

  • Last updated: 2026-06-07.
  • Sources: HM Land Registry, ONS, PropertyData and Property Scout regulatory dataset.
  • Data quality: 75/100.
  • Scores are screening-grade and indicative. Read the full methodology.
  • Always verify Article 4 directions and selective licensing with the local council before exchange.

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