May Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE22 3UP is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about May Street, Derby, DE22 3UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 3UQ, DE22 3US, DE22 3UT, DE22 3UE, DE22 3UH, DE22 3UR, DE22 3UJ, DE22 3RR, DE22 3UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE22 3UP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 54.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 45.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 3UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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% | 60.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 19.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 43% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 37.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.8% | 11.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 37% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.5% | 82.7% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 87.8% | 78% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 13.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 78.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 10.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Street was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
May Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 74th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 May Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2025-10-27 | £130,235 |
| 88 May Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-05-30 | £141,244 |
| 60 May Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-10-25 | £150,819 |
| 86 May Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-06-10 | £168,085 |
| 38 May Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £157,180 | 2023-08-08 | £160,960 |
DE22 3UP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Estate Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Derby Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,210 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 | 2,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,352 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 | 1,016 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbone Training - Derby Centre Ground Floor , St Peter's House DE1 1SB | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friar Gate House School 65 Friar Gate , DE1 1JD | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine Hall School 51 Ashbourne Road , Derby DE22 3FS | - not rated | 1,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe | 109 Woods Lane | 195 yd | |
| Bramblebrook Cafe | Bramblebrook Community Centre, Stockbrook Street | 413 yd | |
| Torpex Cafe | 150 Abbey Street | 481 yd | |
| Nalaas | 81 Monk Street | 487 yd | |
| The New Water Margin Cantonese Restaurant | 72-74 Burton Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Spa Inne | Ye Olde Spa Inn, 204 Abbey Street | 361 yd | |
| Bell And Castle | Burton Road | 585 yd | |
| The Durham Ox | 124 Burton Road | 585 yd | |
| The Kensington Tavern | 30 Drewry Lane | 616 yd | |
| Bedford Arms | Bedford Arms, 2 Bedford Street | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickitos | Chickitos, 238 Burton Road | 307 yd | |
| Gerard Street Fish Bar | 126 Burton Road | 456 yd | |
| Sunrise Fish Bar | 1 Stockbrook Road | 501 yd | |
| Burgers N Fries | 1-3 King Alfred Street | 526 yd | |
| Shinwari Kahari House | 90 Byron Street | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 224 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 692 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 735 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 799 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Rowditch Recreation Ground Uttoxeter Old Road | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Bemrose Community School UTTOXETER NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.