William Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 3LW 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 William Street, Derby, DE1 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 3HW, DE1 3LT, DE1 3LY, DE1 3LL, DE1 3HU, DE1 3SX, DE1 3JW, DE1 3NA, DE1 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE1 3LW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 45.7% | 48.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 51.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 3LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 51.6% | 60% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 20.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 23.6% | 13.5% | -10.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34% | 31% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -17.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 38.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 18.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 24.7% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 17.7% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82% | 79.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 84.8% | 84.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 83.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley and the 326th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 William Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-03-15 | £112,575 |
| 91 William Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-02-02 | £107,214 |
| 57 William Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2021-03-22 | £66,064 |
| 91 William Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-08-29 | £117,153 |
| 91 William Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2013-08-05 | £116,441 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE1 3LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,090 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 | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Mansfield Road , St James House DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 880 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,143 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 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,812 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 3,227 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 | 2,510 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 | 1,723 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 | 272 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 897 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 | 381 yd | |
| Nico's Diner | 12 Brick Street | 408 yd | |
| White Orchid Cafe | 6 Ashbourne Road | 435 yd | |
| Blends Coffee Shop | One Friar Gate Square, 4-6 Agard Street | 435 yd | |
| Aramark@University of Derby | Britannia Mill, Mackworth Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Deaf Club | Rycote Centre, Parker Street | 129 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 48 Elms Street | 169 yd | |
| Maypole | 42 Brook Street | 186 yd | |
| Dubrek Studios | 67-69 Bridge Street | 202 yd | |
| Woodlark Inn | Woodlark Inn, 76-80 Bridge Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Grill | 32 Kedleston Street | 99 yd | |
| Good Food Inn | 34 Kedleston Street | 99 yd | |
| Lucky House | 41a Duffield Road | 336 yd | |
| New Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway | Shop, 32 Duffield Road | 338 yd | |
| Dessert Stop | 41c Duffield Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 272 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 328 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Markeaton Rec Mackworth Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| B-Free Health And Fitness (Closed) 31a 31a Ashbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 527 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Ashgate Primary School ASHBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Markeaton Primary School BROMLEY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| University Of Derby (Grass Pitches) KEDLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| The Room In The Park Handford Street (Closed) Handford Street | 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 | 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.