Allens Square is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 2LN is located in the Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2014-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allens Square, Derby, DE1 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 2LH, DE1 2LL, DE1 2LJ, DE1 2JY, DE1 2LQ, DE1 2QS, DE1 2LU, DE1 2LD, DE1 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE1 2LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 44.8% | 47.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 28.6% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 13.5% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 32.1% | 48.3% | 16.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 13% | -11.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 36.9% | 23.1% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 12% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 41.8% | 21.6% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.4% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 6.3% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 65.8% | 67.9% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 78.2% | 68.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 68.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.1% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allens Square was 1251.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 225.4% higher than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Allens Square has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 8th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 468.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Allens Square, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2017-07-28 | £206,270 |
| 1 Allens Square, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £152,500 | 2016-07-22 | £202,147 |
| 4 Allens Square, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2014-10-15 | £186,009 |
| 3 Allens Square, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, a newly built property | £129,500 | 2014-09-26 | £200,136 |
| 2 Allens Square, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £129,500 | 2014-07-30 | £190,430 |
DE1 2LN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleward Spencer Academy Carrington Street , | - not rated | 424 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | - not rated | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,034 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 797 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 | 2,247 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 | 1,525 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 2,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedi Foods | Unit 7, 26 Liversage Street | 26 yd | |
| Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park | Siddals Road | 226 yd | |
| The Pepperpot | Wright House, 28a Saxelbye Avenue | 234 yd | |
| KFC | Eat Central, Level 2 INTU Derby | 244 yd | |
| Five Guys JV Ltd | SU 232-233 South Mall | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Telegraph | 73 London Road | 131 yd | |
| Derby West Indian Community Association | Carrington Street | 216 yd | |
| Buslter Market | The Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road | 239 yd | |
| Bustler Market | The Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road | 239 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Association | 45 Wellington Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangtze Express | FT09 West Mall | 244 yd | |
| Harpers | FC04 level 2 Eat Cebtral | 244 yd | |
| Millies Cookies | SU173 South Mall | 244 yd | |
| Mr Mustards Cob Shop | 5 Canal Street | 265 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | 11 London Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 17 London Road | 244 yd | |
| Iceland | 27-29 Albion Walk | 244 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Copecastle Square | 325 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 640 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 53 yd |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 97 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Crossfit Deviant CRANMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Derby) RIVERSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 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.