Vernon Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 1FT is located in the Mackworth & New Zealand electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 1FR, DE1 1BG, DE1 1FZ, DE1 1FN, DE1 1FP, DE1 1DS, DE1 1BT, DE1 1GH, DE1 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 1FT is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 45.7% | 41.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 54.3% | 58.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 1FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 51.5% | 56.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 24.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 37.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 38.2% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 13.9% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 18.3% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 22.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 38.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 89.7% | 85.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 84.8% | 76.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 15.2% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 76.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Street was 386.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 247.6% higher than the Mackworth & New Zealand average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vernon Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Mackworth & New Zealand and the 45th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 175.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey House, 17 Vernon Street, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £471,718 | 2018-08-01 | £617,039 |
| 14 Vernon Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2011-03-09 | £482,243 |
| 12 Vernon Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2005-07-29 | £513,500 |
| 15 Vernon Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2002-11-11 | £547,053 |
| 16 Vernon Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2000-02-02 | £455,148 |
DE1 1FT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1FT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,682 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 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 347 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,720 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,478 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 | 1,190 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerific | 11 Uttoxeter Old Road | 133 yd | |
| White Orchid Cafe | 6 Ashbourne Road | 147 yd | |
| Nico's Diner | 12 Brick Street | 159 yd | |
| Blends Coffee Shop | One Friar Gate Square, 4-6 Agard Street | 334 yd | |
| Le Bistrot Pierre | 18 Friar Gate | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 102 Social Club | 73 Friar Gate | 93 yd | |
| The Courtyard | The Clockyard | 96 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Inn, 75-76 Friar Gate | 103 yd | |
| The Last Post | 1 Uttoxeter Old Road | 133 yd | |
| The Brick And Tile | 1 Brick Street | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar | 6 Brick Street | 159 yd | |
| Modern Cuisine | 54-55 Friar Gate | 196 yd | |
| The Fuddle Box Co | Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street | 475 yd | |
| No7 Kitchen | 7a Friar Gate | 559 yd | |
| Derby Grill | 14 Friar Gate | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 272 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 905 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Morley Street | 950 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B-Free Health And Fitness (Closed) 31a 31a Ashbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Ashgate Primary School ASHBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| The Room In The Park Handford Street (Closed) Handford Street | 506 yd | |
| Markeaton Rec Mackworth Road | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 573 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Rowditch Recreation Ground Uttoxeter Old Road | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 945 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.