Gerard Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE1 1PA is located in the Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gerard Street, Derby, DE1 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 1NZ, DE22 3SP, DE1 1LB, DE1 1NX, DE1 1LF, DE1 1LG, DE1 1NY, DE22 3SQ, DE1 1PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 1PA is primarily male, with 61.2% 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 | 41.1% | 38.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -12.2% |
| Male | 58.9% | 61.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 12.2% |
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 1PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78% 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 | 72% | 78% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.7% | 10.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 44% | 38.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 38.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 19.1% | -1.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 43.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 9.8% | 0.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73.5% | 68.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 62.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 62.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 12% | 19.8% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 66.9% | 62.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gerard Street was 1539.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 504.6% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gerard Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 7th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1059.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Gerard Street North, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-12-14 | £130,932 |
| 43 Gerard Street North, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-19 | £289,296 |
| 54 Gerard Street North, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-12 | £205,400 |
| 34 Gerard Street North, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-03-31 | £386,385 |
| 33 Gerard Street North, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-10-28 | £231,018 |
DE1 1PA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE1 1PA 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 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,927 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 3,510 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 | 1,721 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 | 1,406 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 | 823 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Gurkha Restaurant | 80 Macklin Street | 99 yd | |
| Ebi Sushi Restaurant | 59 Abbey Street | 191 yd | |
| Zaiqaa | 51-59 Abbey Street | 197 yd | |
| Emily's Steakhouse | 24 - 26 Monk Street North | 211 yd | |
| Blue Light M & M | 2-4 Monk Street North | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Venue | 47/49 Abbey Street Derby | 191 yd | |
| The Derby Irish Centre | 11 Becket Street | 196 yd | |
| The Hairy Dog | 1-7 Becket Street | 196 yd | |
| Bar One | Newland Street | 217 yd | |
| The Kensington Tavern | 30 Drewry Lane | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pizza & Kebab / Macklin Fish Bar | 4 Macklin Street | 154 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 13 Abbey Street | 191 yd | |
| Saddlers | 19 Abbey Street | 191 yd | |
| Let'z Eat | 11 Abbey Street | 191 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 9 Abbey Street | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 427 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 466 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Copecastle Square | 663 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 665 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 17 London Road | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 857 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% |
| Median download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.