Spa Lane is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 1QA is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spa Lane, Derby, DE1 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 3SX, DE1 1PF, DE1 1PY, DE22 3SW, DE22 3UD, DE1 1QB, DE1 1TN, DE22 3SH, DE1 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 1QA is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 48.6% | 45.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 54.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 52.1% | 56.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 23.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 2.6% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 32.6% | 37% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 17.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 1QA this area, 34.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 34.2% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 8.2% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 21.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.4% | 81.7% | 5.3% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 77.3% | 60.3% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 31.7% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 25.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 4.2% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 59.9% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 12.9% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 14.7% | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spa Lane was 745.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spa Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 15th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 454.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Spa Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2024-12-10 | £84,611 |
| 18 Spa Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-02-14 | £135,546 |
| 16 Spa Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-01-29 | £152,482 |
| 18 Spa Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-01-22 | £140,545 |
| 15 Spa Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,050 | 2018-11-26 | £40,916 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Other | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 239 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,868 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,765 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 | 1,251 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 | 1,295 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Water Margin Cantonese Restaurant | 72-74 Burton Road | 182 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 109 Woods Lane | 192 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Mount Street | 245 yd | |
| Derby Shisha Limited | Basilo, 7 Burton Road | 278 yd | |
| Torpex Cafe | 150 Abbey Street | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Spa Inne | Ye Olde Spa Inn, 204 Abbey Street | 189 yd | |
| Bell And Castle | Burton Road | 234 yd | |
| The Durham Ox | 124 Burton Road | 234 yd | |
| Occasions Events Venue | The Spot Entertainment Centre, Wilmot Street West | 434 yd | |
| Melbourne Bar | 113 Normanton Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Street Fish Bar | 126 Burton Road | 115 yd | |
| Chickitos | Chickitos, 238 Burton Road | 361 yd | |
| Flavours | 266 Normanton Road | 377 yd | |
| Burgers N Fries | 1-3 King Alfred Street | 423 yd | |
| French Tacos | 105 Normanton Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 188 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 369 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 377 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 488 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,013 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.