City Road is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE1 3RQ is located in the Darley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about City Road, Derby, DE1 3RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 3RJ, DE1 3TF, DE1 3QZ, DE1 3QD, DE1 3RY, DE1 3RT, DE1 3BA, DE1 3RS, DE1 3QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE1 3RQ is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 42.4% | 46.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 57.6% | 53.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 3RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 51.7% | 55.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 30.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 39.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 21.6% | 22.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 40.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.8% | 84% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 88.3% | 79% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 79.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 1760.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1108.5% higher than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
City Road has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Darley and the 5th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1043.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 City Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-04-03 | £207,804 |
| 2C City Road, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-03-09 | £145,422 |
| 65 City Road, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,800 | 2021-10-22 | £33,684 |
| 45 City Road, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-12-18 | £104,025 |
| 3 City Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-08-16 | £166,775 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Primary School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Community School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Community Primary School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Junior School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | 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 | 265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,789 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 | 2,484 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle School Mansfield Road , DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | - not rated | 265 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Convent School Arthur Street , DE1 3EF | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North Lees 63a Duffield Road , DE22 1AA | - not rated | 749 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Ryefields School 80 Parker Street , DE1 3HF | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Ltd | Ground Floor, St Thomas House, Mansfield Road | 129 yd | |
| Dubai Downtown Cafe | Unit C, 2 City Road | 140 yd | |
| Downtown Cafe / Burger Shack Derby | Unit 2C, Unit 2C City Road | 142 yd | |
| Blakes Bakes at Parkland Restaurant | Parkland View, Bath Street | 275 yd | |
| River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making | Silk Mill Museum Of Making, 32 Full Street | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnace Inn | 9 Duke Street | 192 yd | |
| Derwent Rowing Club | The White Boathouse, Darley Grove | 307 yd | |
| Little Chester Ale House | 4a Chester Green Road | 442 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | 87 Nottingham Road | 452 yd | |
| The Old Silk Mill | Old Silk Mill, 19 Full Street | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester green fish bar | Unit B, 2 City Road | 2 yd | |
| Dessert Project | Unit A1, 2 City Road | 140 yd | |
| Evergreen Garden | Shop, 138 Mansfield Road | 368 yd | |
| Crumbs on the Green | 6 Chester Green Road | 442 yd | |
| Five Lamps Fish Bar | 109a King Street | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 602 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wheatcroft Way | 910 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stripes Fitness (Closed) St. Thomas House St. Thomas House Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| Landau Forte College FOX STREET | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Chester Green CHESTER GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Parkers Piece Playing Fields City Road | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 772 yd |
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Darley Playing Field CENTURIAN WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 829 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.