Fox Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 2BW 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 Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 3QT, DE1 3QR, DE1 3QB, DE1 2BU, DE1 3QX, DE21 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 2BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 55% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 48% | 45% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 29.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 29.6% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 21.8% | 25.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 16.0% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 10.6% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.1% | 24.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -24.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 41.4% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 25.4% | 24.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2BW this area, 38.9% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.6% | 38.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 18.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 93.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fox Street was 191.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Fox Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Darley and the 135th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fox Street, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-02-13 | £577,576 |
| 10 Fox Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-08-01 | £169,464 |
| 16 Fox Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2020-01-21 | £170,486 |
| 10 Fox Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-10-19 | £187,391 |
| 15 Fox Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2011-09-28 | £81,794 |
DE1 2BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in DE1 2BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Primary School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Community School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleward Spencer Academy Canal Street , DE1 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Community Primary School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Junior School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,899 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 4,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,777 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 | 2,590 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | - not rated | 208 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Mansfield Road , DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Convent School Arthur Street , DE1 3EF | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rathbone Training - Derby Centre Ground Floor , St Peter's House DE1 1SB | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North Lees 63a Duffield Road , DE22 1AA | - not rated | 1,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill@chives | 121 Nottingham Road | 128 yd | |
| Tioga Ltd | Ground Floor, St Thomas House, Mansfield Road | 297 yd | |
| The Exeter Arms | Exeter Place | 333 yd | |
| Dubai Downtown Cafe | Unit C, 2 City Road | 338 yd | |
| Downtown Cafe / Burger Shack Derby | Unit 2C, Unit 2C City Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 123 Nottingham Road | 128 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | 87 Nottingham Road | 128 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | The Brewery Tap, 1 Derwent Street | 309 yd | |
| The Smithfield | Meadow Road | 481 yd | |
| Furnace Inn | 9 Duke Street | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Project | Unit A1, 2 City Road | 338 yd | |
| Chester green fish bar | Unit B, 2 City Road | 407 yd | |
| Evergreen Garden | Shop, 138 Mansfield Road | 576 yd | |
| Nosh Express | 3 Morledge | 673 yd | |
| Lollys Rolls | The Clock House, Morledge | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 802 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Copecastle Square | 855 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 929 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wheatcroft Way | 962 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 17 London Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte College FOX STREET | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Stripes Fitness (Closed) St. Thomas House St. Thomas House Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Chester Green CHESTER GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Nuffield Health Derby Fitness & Wellbeing Gym THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Crossfit Deviant CRANMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 754 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.