Stenson Road is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 1LJ is located in the Blagreaves electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stenson Road, Derby, DE23 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 1LH, DE23 1NG, DE23 1LQ, DE23 2NP, DE23 1LS, DE23 1NH, DE23 1LN, DE23 1NB, DE23 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 1LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 49.8% | 53.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE23 1LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 33.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 53% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 52.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 18.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 15.9% | 16% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 65.8% | 52% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 84.1% | 70.2% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 70.4% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.8% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 0.9% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Sikh | 15.4% | 0.9% | 14.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stenson Road was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stenson Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 89th lowest crime rate of 750 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 Stenson Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-27 | £225,884 |
| 447 Stenson Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-02-10 | £214,090 |
| 435 Stenson Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2020-06-19 | £261,351 |
| 445 Stenson Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-04-03 | £236,149 |
| 445 Stenson Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-03-28 | £245,545 |
DE23 1LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 3,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grampian Primary Academy Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grampian Primary School Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Junior School Gayton Junior School , Littleover DE23 1GA | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 2out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinfin Community School Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 1,580 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 | 4,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 4,768 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 | 3,549 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Millennium Centre Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Welcome Cafe/Toddler Group | Newmount Methodist Church Hall, Blagreaves Lane | 131 yd | |
| Kathleen Rose Tea Room | 121 Oaklands Avenue | 464 yd | |
| Dessert City | 252 Stenson Road | 799 yd | |
| Wordsworth Coffee Shop | Cafe, 21 Wordsworth Avenue | 846 yd | |
| The Stagedoor Cafe | Unit 4a, Sinfin Commercial Park, Sinfin Lane | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands | The Oaklands, Oaklands Avenue | 480 yd | |
| The Grampian | 2A Cromarty Close | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Plaza | 279 Blagreaves Lane | 69 yd | |
| Zanfish Stenson | 428 Stenson Road | 74 yd | |
| Peacock Fountain Chinese Takeaway | 270 Blagreaves Lane | 78 yd | |
| Curry Express | 275 Blagreaves Lane | 91 yd | |
| Sun Waa | 125 Oaklands Avenue | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 298 Sinfin Lane | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sinfin Community Centre SWALLOWDALE ROAD | 647 yd | |
| Gayton Junior School GAYTON AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Gayton Swimming Pool Gayton Avenue | swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Sunny Hill Recreational Ground SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND COLERIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 919 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.