Darley Lane is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 3AX 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 Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 3BL, DE1 3DD, DE1 3BY, DE1 3BZ, DE1 3BR, DE1 3HQ, DE1 3EF, DE1 3EE, DE1 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 3AX is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 41.3% | 46.7% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 58.7% | 53.3% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 67.5% | 67.1% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 52.6% | 44.1% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 16.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22% | 14.6% | -7.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 44.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86% | 76.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 79.3% | 74% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 77.5% | 73.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darley Lane was 311.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.0% higher than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darley Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley and the 64th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Darley Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-09-05 | £162,614 |
| 28 Darley Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2004-08-11 | £185,842 |
| 28 Darley Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2000-08-11 | £198,383 |
| 27 Darley Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £33,500 | 1998-09-11 | £169,461 |
| 27 Darley Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 1998-04-17 | £128,953 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Mansfield Road , St James House DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Primary School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | 2out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,275 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 2,882 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 | 1,939 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 | 2,072 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 | 513 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making | Silk Mill Museum Of Making, 32 Full Street | 252 yd | |
| Downtown Cafe / Burger Shack Derby | Unit 2C, Unit 2C City Road | 265 yd | |
| Cube Cafe Bar | DEDA | 280 yd | |
| Dubai Downtown Cafe | Unit C, 2 City Road | 280 yd | |
| Afrikana | 53-55 Queen Street | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnace Inn | 9 Duke Street | 165 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | 25 King Street | 175 yd | |
| Derwent Rowing Club | The White Boathouse, Darley Grove | 198 yd | |
| The Old Silk Mill | Old Silk Mill, 19 Full Street | 241 yd | |
| Seven Stars Inn | 97 King Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Lamps Fish Bar | 109a King Street | 249 yd | |
| Top Chef | Takeaway, 109 King Street | 255 yd | |
| Dessert Project | Unit A1, 2 City Road | 280 yd | |
| Dessert Stop | 41c Duffield Road | 319 yd | |
| New Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway | Shop, 32 Duffield Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 359 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 748 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 790 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Copecastle Square | 992 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Landau Forte College FOX STREET | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 423 yd |
| Stripes Fitness (Closed) St. Thomas House St. Thomas House Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Chester Green CHESTER GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Parkers Piece Playing Fields City Road | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 773 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.