Overview of DE1 2LQ

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Castleward Boulevard is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 2LQ 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 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, DE1 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DE1 2LJ, DE1 2LH, DE1 2LN, DE1 2LT, DE1 2LL, DE1 2LU, DE1 2LW, DE1 2JY, DE1 2QS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE1 2LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%51.3%1.3% 51.0% 0.3%
Male50%48.7%-1.3% 49.0% -0.3%

Partnership Status

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 2LQ, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44.8%47.3%2.5% 37.9% 9.4%
Married: Opposite sex22.2%28.6%6.4% 44.2% -15.6%
Married: Same sex0.5%0.3%-0.2% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated3.4%1.9%-1.5% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced19.7%13.5%-6.2% 9.1% 4.4%
Widowed9.4%8.4%-1.0% 6.1% 2.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health32.1%48.3%16.2% 48.4% -0.1%
Good health30.3%32.4%2.1% 33.6% -1.2%
Fair health24.4%13%-11.4% 12.7% 0.3%
Bad health8.5%4.3%-4.2% 4.0% 0.3%
Very bad health4.7%2%-2.7% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.9%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 Levels15.3%11.4%-3.9% 13.4% -2.0%
Apprenticeship3.4%2.7%-0.7% 5.3% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels3.4%12%8.6% 16.9% -4.9%
Degree or Similar20.2%41.8%21.6% 33.8% 8.0%
Other11.3%2.4%-8.9% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.3%0%-1.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.4%1.3%0.9% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian1.3%5.2%3.9% 3.1% 2.1%
Pakistani6.8%2.8%-4.0% 2.7% 0.1%
Other Asian1.3%1.7%0.4% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African10.3%6.3%-4.0% 2.5% 3.8%
Black Caribbean2.6%1.5%-1.1% 1.0% 0.5%
Other Black1.7%0.9%-0.8% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian3.8%1.1%-2.7% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.2%-0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%2.4%1.1% 0.9% 1.5%
Mixed Other1.7%1.9%0.2% 0.8% 1.1%
White65.8%67.9%2.1% 81.4% -13.5%
Arab1.3%3.9%2.6% 0.6% 3.3%
Other0%3%3.0% 1.6% 1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.2%68.3%-9.9% 83.2% -14.9%
European Union4.7%13%8.3% 6.1% 6.9%
Rest of Europe1.3%0.6%-0.7% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa10.3%6.7%-3.6% 2.7% 4.0%
Middle East and Asia4.3%8.9%4.6% 5.6% 3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.3%2.6%1.3% 1.3% 1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.9%68.5%-8.4% 83.2% -14.7%
10+ Years2.1%16.1%14.0% 9.8% 6.3%
5-10 Years6.8%8.9%2.1% 2.9% 6.0%
2-5 Years7.3%3.5%-3.8% 2.2% 1.3%
Less than 2 years6.8%3%-3.8% 1.9% 1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.4% 76.7% -22.3%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Spain2.2% 0.4% 1.8%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland5% 1.3% 3.7%
Romania0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Other EU countries2.8% 1.5% 1.3%
Turkey0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
North Africa1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
South and Eastern Africa1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Middle East0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia2% 1.2% 0.8%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held24.5% 13.5% 11.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.6% 37.2% 2.4%
Christian28.8% 46.2% -17.4%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu4.5% 1.7% 2.8%
Muslim15.2% 6.5% 8.7%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered10.2% 6.0% 4.2%

Safety

Is Castleward Boulevard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleward Boulevard was 1251.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 225.4% higher than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Castleward Boulevard 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,900
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DE1 2LQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castleward Boulevard are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Derby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Castleward Boulevard, Derby, DE1 2LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE1 2LQ

Average Price
£208,290
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£347,083
Flats/Maisonettes
£195,673
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castleward Boulevard

Average Price
£225,967
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£341,728
Flats/Maisonettes
£191,419
Other
£939,338

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castleward BoulevardStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
22 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£115,0002025-03-27 £116,136
18 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£150,0002020-10-20 £183,593
28 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£110,0002019-01-07 £139,306
40 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby
Detached, a newly built property
£245,0002016-09-16 £341,728
24 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£159,9502015-07-31 £226,098
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE1 2LQ

Employment

DE1 2LQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee147
Retired68
Part-Time Employee31
Long-Term Sick or disabled29
Looking after home or family28
Self-Employed24
Other13
Unemployed12
Student (economically inactive)12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities24
Manufacturing12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Administrative and support service activities8
Accommodation and food service activities5
Education4
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Transport and storage3
Other2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Construction2
Information and communication2
Real estate activities1
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ
3out of 4 1,505 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Central Community Nursery School
43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR
3out of 4 1,593 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Walbrook Nursery School
Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ
4out of 4 1,860 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashgate Nursery School
18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ
3out of 4 1,936 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitecross Nursery School
Watson Street , DE1 3PJ
4out of 4 2,029 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castleward Spencer Academy
Carrington Street ,
- not rated 340 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Leonard Street , DE23 8EG
3out of 4 539 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ
2out of 4 775 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ
- not rated 858 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB
3out of 4 998 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU
- not rated 949 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Landau Forte College
Fox Street , DE1 2LF
4out of 4 1,122 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR
- not rated 1,710 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Da Vinci Academy
St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET
2out of 4 3,269 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD
3out of 4 3,277 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derby College
The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE
- not rated 719 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU
3out of 4 2,312 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Kingsmead School
Bridge Street , DE1 3LB
3out of 4 1,610 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsmead School
Bridge Street , DE1 3LB
3out of 4 1,610 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derby Pride Academy
20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY
4out of 4 1,671 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP
- not rated 1,870 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT
- not rated 2,563 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Vedi FoodsUnit 7, 26 Liversage Street64 yd
Brenda's Cafe123 London Road204 yd
The PepperpotWright House, 28a Saxelbye Avenue219 yd
Pepitos127 London Road269 yd
Anoki129 London Road269 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Derby West Indian Community AssociationCarrington Street140 yd
The Royal Telegraph73 London Road153 yd
London Midland Railway Club Association45 Wellington Street220 yd
Buslter MarketThe Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road222 yd
Bustler MarketThe Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road222 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mr Mustards Cob Shop5 Canal Street195 yd
Dominic's139 London Road269 yd
Pappas Pizza145 London Road291 yd
Station Fish Bar25 Railway Terrace308 yd
Yangtze ExpressFT09 West Mall329 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer17 London Road329 yd
Iceland27-29 Albion Walk329 yd
Sainsbury's2-6 Copecastle Square409 yd
Lidl UK GmbhUnit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road710 yd
Tesco Express7-11 St Peters Street725 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
La Fitness (Derby) (Closed)
Carrington Street
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool78 yd
Anytime Fitness (Derby Central)
1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK
health and fitness suite138 yd
Pure Gym (Derby)
ST. PETERS STREET
health and fitness suite510 yd
Gym City (Derby)
Morledge
health and fitness suite601 yd
Xercise4Less (Derby)
EAST STREET
health and fitness suite623 yd
David Lloyd Club (Derby)
RIVERSIDE ROAD
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts768 yd
Crossfit Deviant
CRANMER ROAD
health and fitness suite774 yd
The Gym (Derby)
SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD
health and fitness suite851 yd
Arboretum Park
Rosehill Street
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches860 yd
Derby College (Johnson Building)
Locomotive Way
health and fitness suite872 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 89.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 89.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 89.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 89.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s10.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed196.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.96 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.