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.
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%.
| 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 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.
| 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 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-27 | £116,136 |
| 18 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-20 | £183,593 |
| 28 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-01-07 | £139,306 |
| 40 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2016-09-16 | £341,728 |
| 24 Castleward Boulevard, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £159,950 | 2015-07-31 | £226,098 |
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.
| 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 | 1,505 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedi Foods | Unit 7, 26 Liversage Street | 64 yd | |
| Brenda's Cafe | 123 London Road | 204 yd | |
| The Pepperpot | Wright House, 28a Saxelbye Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Pepitos | 127 London Road | 269 yd | |
| Anoki | 129 London Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby West Indian Community Association | Carrington Street | 140 yd | |
| The Royal Telegraph | 73 London Road | 153 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Association | 45 Wellington Street | 220 yd | |
| Buslter Market | The Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road | 222 yd | |
| Bustler Market | The Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mustards Cob Shop | 5 Canal Street | 195 yd | |
| Dominic's | 139 London Road | 269 yd | |
| Pappas Pizza | 145 London Road | 291 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 25 Railway Terrace | 308 yd | |
| Yangtze Express | FT09 West Mall | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 17 London Road | 329 yd | |
| Iceland | 27-29 Albion Walk | 329 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Copecastle Square | 409 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 710 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 78 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Derby) RIVERSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Crossfit Deviant CRANMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way | health and fitness suite | 872 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 10.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.