Nuns Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 3LR 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 Nuns Street, Derby, DE1 3LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 3PH, DE1 3LL, DE1 3LP, DE1 3TE, DE1 3LF, DE1 3PF, DE1 3LG, DE1 3PG, DE1 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE1 3LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 48.7% | 49.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.3% 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 | 82.7% | 82.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 44.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -36.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 46.5% | 37.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 41.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40% | 49.4% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 32.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 82.1% | 78.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 80.9% | 77.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 77.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 13.8% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nuns Street was 251.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% higher than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nuns Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley and the 88th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Nuns Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-03-01 | £174,235 |
| 25 Nuns Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2017-01-27 | £177,478 |
| 41 Nuns Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2008-01-31 | £185,069 |
| 41 Nuns Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2003-08-06 | £206,913 |
| 41 Nuns Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 1997-10-30 | £193,115 |
DE1 3LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DE1 3LR 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) | 154 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Mansfield Road , St James House DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,673 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,380 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 | 1,632 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 | 119 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blends Coffee Shop | One Friar Gate Square, 4-6 Agard Street | 276 yd | |
| Nico's Diner | 12 Brick Street | 344 yd | |
| White Orchid Cafe | 6 Ashbourne Road | 373 yd | |
| Bean Caffe | Friargate Studios, Ford Street | 388 yd | |
| Le Bistrot Pierre | 18 Friar Gate | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maypole | 42 Brook Street | 35 yd | |
| Dubrek Studios | 67-69 Bridge Street | 43 yd | |
| Woodlark Inn | Woodlark Inn, 76-80 Bridge Street | 75 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 55 Agard Street | 210 yd | |
| Derby Deaf Club | Rycote Centre, Parker Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Grill | 32 Kedleston Street | 156 yd | |
| Good Food Inn | 34 Kedleston Street | 156 yd | |
| Modern Cuisine | 54-55 Friar Gate | 299 yd | |
| Dessert Stop | 41c Duffield Road | 342 yd | |
| Lucky House | 41a Duffield Road | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 211 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 633 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 379 yd |
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Markeaton Rec Mackworth Road | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| B-Free Health And Fitness (Closed) 31a 31a Ashbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Ashgate Primary School ASHBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| The Room In The Park Handford Street (Closed) Handford Street | 852 yd | |
| Markeaton Primary School BROMLEY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 878 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.