West Avenue is in Derby and in Derby district. DE1 3HS 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 West Avenue, Derby, DE1 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 3HR, DE1 1RE, DE1 3HF, DE22 1FY, DE1 3SW, DE22 1FL, DE1 3SX, DE1 3JW, DE1 3BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 3HS is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 49.5% | 43.6% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 56.4% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% 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 | 70.6% | 68.7% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 39.9% | 41.7% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 12.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.3% | 28.8% | -12.5% | 16.9% | 11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 28.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 77.5% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 79.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 78.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Avenue was 120.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley and the 249th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 West Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-08-08 | £237,077 |
| 5 West Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £214,500 | 2021-10-29 | £245,313 |
| 9 West Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2021-06-30 | £242,809 |
| 17 West Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-09-30 | £285,630 |
| 35 West Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-09-28 | £378,484 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE1 3HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Mansfield Road , St James House DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,760 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,440 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 | 1,903 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 89 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,063 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company | Shakespeare House, 93 Kedleston Road | 394 yd | |
| Blakes Bakes at Parkland Restaurant | Parkland View, Bath Street | 511 yd | |
| Cube Cafe Bar | DEDA | 528 yd | |
| Blends Coffee Shop | One Friar Gate Square, 4-6 Agard Street | 533 yd | |
| Nico's Diner | 12 Brick Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Deaf Club | Rycote Centre, Parker Street | 67 yd | |
| Five Lamps | 25 Duffield Road | 141 yd | |
| Polish Club and Catholic Centre | 18 Kedleston Road | 145 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 48 Elms Street | 158 yd | |
| Seven Stars Inn | 97 King Street | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Grill | 32 Kedleston Street | 125 yd | |
| Good Food Inn | 34 Kedleston Street | 125 yd | |
| Lucky House | 41a Duffield Road | 177 yd | |
| New Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway | Shop, 32 Duffield Road | 178 yd | |
| Dessert Stop | 41c Duffield Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 166 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Markeaton Rec Mackworth Road | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 537 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| B-Free Health And Fitness (Closed) 31a 31a Ashbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Parkers Piece Playing Fields City Road | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Markeaton Primary School BROMLEY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Chester Green CHESTER GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Ashgate Primary School ASHBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 873 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 | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.