Willow Row is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 3NZ is located in the Darley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Row, Derby, DE1 3NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 1UB, DE1 1EP, DE1 1EE, DE1 1EH, DE1 3HE, DE1 3PB, DE1 1BU, DE1 3GU, DE1 3JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 3NZ is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 34.5% | 45.1% | 10.6% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 65.5% | 54.9% | -10.6% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 3NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.8% 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 | 63.5% | 87.8% | 24.3% | 37.9% | 49.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.2% | 3.7% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -40.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 5.9% | -14.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 | 24.9% | 41% | 16.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 13% | -11.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 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.
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 12.9% | -21.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 6.1% | -12.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 44.4% | 34.0% | 16.9% | 27.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 19.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 15% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.1% | 60.1% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 80.7% | 70.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 70.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 16.9% | 6.0% | 10.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Row was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Row has the 43rd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 165th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
DE1 3NZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DE1 3NZ 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) | 196 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,636 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 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Mansfield Road , St James House DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,425 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 | 758 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 820 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 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,298 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 3,301 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 | 2,010 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 | 1,650 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 | 257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Caffe | Friargate Studios, Ford Street | 125 yd | |
| Cube Cafe Bar | DEDA | 151 yd | |
| The Distillery (PNG Holdings Ltd) | 3 Friar Gate | 172 yd | |
| The Hound Dog | 6 Friar Gate | 172 yd | |
| The Spice Lounge | 10 Friar Gate | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bless | 11/17 Chapel Street | 151 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 5 George Street | 161 yd | |
| Fat Cat Derby | 9 Friar Gate | 172 yd | |
| Don Burger | 9 Friar Gate | 172 yd | |
| Prosecco Bars | 15a Friar Gate | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fuddle Box Co | Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street | 125 yd | |
| No7 Kitchen | 7a Friar Gate | 172 yd | |
| Derby Grill | 14 Friar Gate | 172 yd | |
| Fatboyz | 6 Cheapside | 257 yd | |
| Brownies Fast Food | 4 Cheapside | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 456 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 503 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 631 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Copecastle Square | 944 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 3 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| B-Free Health And Fitness (Closed) 31a 31a Ashbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Landau Forte College FOX STREET | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Markeaton Rec Mackworth Road | grass pitches | 802 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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.