Melbourne Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE1 2GE 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 Melbourne Street, Derby, DE1 2GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 2GF, DE1 2GT, DE1 2GG, DE1 2GU, DE1 2HF, DE23 8EB, DE23 8EA, DE1 2HE, DE23 6UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 2GE is primarily male, with 62.7% 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 | 39.9% | 37.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -13.7% |
| Male | 60.1% | 62.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 13.7% |
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 2GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 59.8% | 64.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 19.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 39.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 20.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 22.9% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 12.7% | 5.1% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 4.5% | -5.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 70.7% | 62.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 62.6% | 50% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 30% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 23.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 50.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 20.4% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.5% | 76.7% | -36.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 14.2% | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbourne Street was 219.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melbourne Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 109th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Melbourne Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £227,388 | 2024-10-01 | £228,711 |
| 8 Melbourne Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-19 | £150,532 |
| 14 Melbourne Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-01 | £127,168 |
| 88 Melbourne Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-09-11 | £76,910 |
| 82 Melbourne Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-07-31 | £170,559 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 359 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 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Community 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 | 1,328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,371 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,627 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 | 1,286 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 | 1,746 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 | 1,519 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County Community Trust | Osmaston Baptist Church, 2 Charnwood Street | 56 yd | |
| Snack Box | 123 Normanton Road | 80 yd | |
| Quatties 2 | 121 Normanton Road | 91 yd | |
| DUNKIN' College Retail Park DT | College Retail Park, Unit 3 | 181 yd | |
| CP Derby Cafe | Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukranian Social Club | 27 Charnwood Street | 36 yd | |
| Melbourne Bar | 113 Normanton Road | 80 yd | |
| Independent Order Of Oddfellows | 32 Charnwood Street | 100 yd | |
| Occasions Events Venue | The Spot Entertainment Centre, Wilmot Street West | 236 yd | |
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Tacos | 105 Normanton Road | 80 yd | |
| Quatties | 109 Normanton Road | 80 yd | |
| Flavours | 266 Normanton Road | 246 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 174 Normanton Road | 277 yd | |
| Famous Kebab | 172 Normanton Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 185 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 186 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 246 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 17 London Road | 558 yd | |
| Iceland | 27-29 Albion Walk | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 913 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 | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.