Abbey Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE22 3SJ is located in the Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Street, Derby, DE22 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE1 1JD, DE22 3TX, DE1 1NW, DE1 1JQ, DE1 1LG, DE1 1LN, DE1 1QJ, DE1 1HU, DE1 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE22 3SJ is primarily male, with 61.2% 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 | 41.1% | 38.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -12.2% |
| Male | 58.9% | 61.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 12.2% |
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 DE22 3SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78% 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 | 72% | 78% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.7% | 10.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 44% | 38.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 38.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 19.1% | -1.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 43.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 9.8% | 0.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73.5% | 68.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 68% | 62.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 12% | 19.8% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 62.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Street was 1539.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 504.6% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 7th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1059.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Abbey Street, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-12-19 | £327,347 |
| Abbey Lodge, 59A Abbey Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-12-16 | £458,267 |
| 21 Abbey Street, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-06-06 | £162,281 |
| Abbey Lodge, 59A Abbey Street, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-03-12 | £342,949 |
| 21 Abbey Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2012-06-14 | £109,108 |
DE22 3SJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE22 3SJ 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 | 92 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 987 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 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,083 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 3,435 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 | 1,856 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 | 1,383 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 | 636 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebi Sushi Restaurant | 59 Abbey Street | 2 yd | |
| Zaiqaa | 51-59 Abbey Street | 8 yd | |
| Blue Light M & M | 2-4 Monk Street North | 34 yd | |
| Emily's Steakhouse | 24 - 26 Monk Street North | 49 yd | |
| Nixon Coffee | 1-7 Abbey Street | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Venue | 47/49 Abbey Street Derby | 2 yd | |
| Bar One | Newland Street | 44 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 40 Curzon Street | 105 yd | |
| Marleyz | 11-13 Curzon Street | 133 yd | |
| The Derby Irish Centre | 11 Becket Street | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chicken | 13 Abbey Street | 2 yd | |
| Saddlers | 19 Abbey Street | 2 yd | |
| Let'z Eat | 11 Abbey Street | 2 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 9 Abbey Street | 2 yd | |
| Billy Buns | 21 Abbey Street | 9 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 7-11 St Peters Street | 482 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 656 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 121A Nuns Street | 755 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Copecastle Square | 772 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Derby) (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Willows Sports Centre Derby WILLOW ROW | artificial grass pitch | 444 yd |
| Queen'S Leisure Centre CATHEDRAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Derby City Gymnastics And Sports Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Gym City (Derby) Morledge | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| B-Free Health And Fitness (Closed) 31a 31a Ashbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 943 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.