Overdale Road is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6AU is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Overdale Road, Derby, DE23 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6AT, DE23 6PP, DE23 6RD, DE23 6RN, DE23 6PN, DE23 6RE, DE23 6PJ, DE23 6AS, DE23 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 6AU is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 6AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 31.9% | 35.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 53.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 51.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.1% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around DE23 6AU this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 33.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 22.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 14.1% | 4.6% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 53.4% | 59.3% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 56.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 26.3% | 12.5% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -68.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 12% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 57.8% | 54.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 38.4% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 32.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 54.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 29.5% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 4.2% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 7.9% | 46.2% | -38.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 69.4% | 6.5% | 62.9% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overdale Road was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Overdale Road has the lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 8th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -97.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Overdale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-10-21 | £283,337 |
| 23 Overdale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-11-06 | £329,034 |
| 29 Overdale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-11-17 | £158,633 |
| 79 Overdale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-12-19 | £272,805 |
| 9 Overdale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-11-11 | £295,085 |
DE23 6AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 6AU 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 | 66 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Community Primary School Porter Road , DE23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Estate Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | - not rated | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,141 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 | 1,313 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training - Derby Centre Ground Floor , St Peter's House DE1 1SB | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower | Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue | 767 yd | |
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 787 yd | |
| Qandeel Grillhouse & Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit A1, New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 792 yd | |
| WaffleBox | 20 Pear Tree Road | 814 yd | |
| On-Point African Restaurant And Bar LTd | 11 Pear Tree Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd | 39 Farley Road | 702 yd | |
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 776 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 792 yd | |
| The Grange Banqueting Suite | 457 Burton Road | 840 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinwari Kahari House | 90 Byron Street | 463 yd | |
| Chickitos | Chickitos, 238 Burton Road | 697 yd | |
| Ranya Shawarma | 217 Upper Dale Road | 773 yd | |
| Food Spot | 219 Upper Dale Road | 777 yd | |
| Seagull Fish and Kebab Bar | 20 Stenson Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 462 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 815 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 883 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 988 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 778 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 963 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 | 200.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.