Verbena Drive is in Littleover, Derby and in Derby district. DE23 2HS 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 Verbena Drive, Littleover, Derby, DE23 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 2JT, DE23 1LP, DE23 1NJ, DE23 2FU, DE23 2UB, DE23 1NQ, DE23 2QP, DE23 1HZ, DE23 2NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 2HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 35.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 48.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49.7% | 47.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.7% | 16.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 17.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 28.9% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 11.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 66.2% | 52.9% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 83.8% | 77.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 77.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 0.7% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 16.6% | 0.9% | 15.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verbena Drive was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verbena Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 329th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Verbena Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-18 | £332,422 |
| 1 Verbena Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-04-09 | £382,311 |
| 4 Verbena Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2008-01-07 | £279,520 |
| 4 Verbena Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2006-05-31 | £249,461 |
| 12 Verbena Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £134,500 | 2004-08-10 | £232,780 |
DE23 2HS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Junior School Gayton Junior School , Littleover DE23 1GA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School Heather Close , Stenson Fields DE24 3BW | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 4,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 4,588 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 | 5,067 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 | 3,947 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 | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Rose Tea Room | 121 Oaklands Avenue | 487 yd | |
| Warm Welcome Cafe/Toddler Group | Newmount Methodist Church Hall, Blagreaves Lane | 491 yd | |
| Asda Customer Restaurant | Sinfin District Centre | 1,005 yd | |
| Wordsworth Coffee Shop | Cafe, 21 Wordsworth Avenue | 1,010 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 24, Sinfin District Centre, Arleston Lane | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands | The Oaklands, Oaklands Avenue | 449 yd | |
| The Grampian | 2A Cromarty Close | 606 yd | |
| Stenson Fields Public House | Pilgrims Way, Stenson Fields | 1,021 yd | |
| Ferrers Arms, | Sinfin District Centre, Sinfin Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Fountain Chinese Takeaway | 270 Blagreaves Lane | 485 yd | |
| Sun Waa | 125 Oaklands Avenue | 491 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza | 279 Blagreaves Lane | 529 yd | |
| Curry Express | 275 Blagreaves Lane | 538 yd | |
| Zanfish Stenson | 428 Stenson Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Sinfin District Centre | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sinfin Community Centre SWALLOWDALE ROAD | 228 yd | |
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School GOATHLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Gayton Junior School GAYTON AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.