Mill Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 1DY is located in the Darley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Street, Derby, DE1 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 1DU, DE1 1DJ, DE1 1DH, DE22 3AA, DE1 1FP, DE1 3HZ, DE22 3EB, DE1 1FN, DE1 3LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 1DY is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 45.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 54.9% | 54.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE1 1DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 94.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 80.3% | 94.6% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 56.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.9% | 2% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -42.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 43.1% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 48.1% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 14.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DE1 1DY this area, 2.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 0.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.9% | 65.2% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 48.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 22.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.9% | 87% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 83.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 83.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Street was 371.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.1% higher than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Darley and the 46th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mill Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-06 | £104,516 |
| 29 Mill Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-10-13 | £130,614 |
| Derby Youth House Mill Street, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-02-28 | £478,865 |
| 27 Mill Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2018-01-31 | £147,715 |
| 11 Mill Street, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-01-20 | £232,387 |
DE1 1DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE1 1DY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 193 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Junior School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Infant School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friar Gate House School 65 Friar Gate , DE1 1JD | - not rated | 44 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine Hall School 51 Ashbourne Road , Derby DE22 3FS | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | - not rated | 274 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Secret Garden 40 Ashbourne Road , DE22 3AD | - not rated | 293 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Ryefields School 80 Parker Street , DE1 3HF | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico's Diner | 12 Brick Street | 40 yd | |
| White Orchid Cafe | 6 Ashbourne Road | 64 yd | |
| Burgerific | 11 Uttoxeter Old Road | 175 yd | |
| Blends Coffee Shop | One Friar Gate Square, 4-6 Agard Street | 309 yd | |
| Le Bistrot Pierre | 18 Friar Gate | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brick And Tile | 1 Brick Street | 40 yd | |
| The Courtyard | The Clockyard | 82 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Inn, 75-76 Friar Gate | 129 yd | |
| Woodlark Inn | 76-80 Bridge Street | 136 yd | |
| The 102 Social Club | 73 Friar Gate | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar | 6 Brick Street | 40 yd | |
| Modern Cuisine | 54-55 Friar Gate | 183 yd | |
| West End Grill | 32 Kedleston Street | 450 yd | |
| Good Food Inn | 34 Kedleston Street | 450 yd | |
| The Fuddle Box Co | Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 121 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 754 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Morley Street | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B-Free Health And Fitness (Closed) 31a 31a Ashbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Markeaton Rec Mackworth Road | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Ashgate Primary School ASHBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| The Room In The Park Handford Street (Closed) Handford Street | 552 yd | |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Royal School For The Deaf Derby ASHBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Rowditch Recreation Ground Uttoxeter Old Road | grass pitches | 921 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 439.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.