Colwyn Avenue is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6HH is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colwyn Avenue, Derby, DE23 6HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6HG, DE23 6HL, DE23 6HF, DE23 6HJ, DE23 6PH, DE23 6HE, DE23 6PF, DE23 6HN, DE23 6NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 6HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE23 6HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 31.7% | 31.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 54.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 52.3% | 47.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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 | 23% | 23.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 33% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.3% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 48.1% | 55.1% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 52.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 22.6% | 16.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -65.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 66% | 63.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.5% | 30.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 24.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 63.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.8% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 3.6% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 12.8% | 46.2% | -33.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 61.3% | 6.5% | 54.8% |
| Sikh | 14% | 0.9% | 13.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwyn Avenue was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwyn Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Colwyn Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2021-05-28 | £117,191 |
| 61 Colwyn Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2018-04-19 | £420,813 |
| 49 Colwyn Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2017-11-28 | £263,200 |
| 19 Colwyn Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2016-03-01 | £267,845 |
| 61 Colwyn Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-05-07 | £304,311 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,356 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 | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | 3out of 4 | 951 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 | 951 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 | 1,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Community 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 | 3,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,792 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 | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 556 yd | |
| Insomnia Coffee Company | 471-473 Burton Road | 573 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 495 Burton Road | 634 yd | |
| Crossed Keys Cafe | St Peters Church Hall, Normanton Lane | 722 yd | |
| Lunch Club | Littleover Church Hall, Normanton Lane | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Banqueting Suite | 457 Burton Road | 482 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | 534 Burton Road | 595 yd | |
| Central United Reformed Church Derby | Society Sports Field Pavillion, Brayfield Road | 610 yd | |
| Littleover Club | Park Lane | 650 yd | |
| The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd | 39 Farley Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan's Garden | 8 South View, Burton Road | 666 yd | |
| Littleover Lunchbox Ltd | 5 Northview, Burton Road | 675 yd | |
| Zanfish Village | 15/17 North View | 682 yd | |
| Three Chefs | 558 Burton Road | 689 yd | |
| Masala Hut | 75a Stenson Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19 Northview, Burton Road | 712 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 471/473 Burton Road | 726 yd | |
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Rosehill Methodists Sports Ground LITTLEOVER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Derby Congregational Cricket Club BRAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Littleover Tennis Club EASTWOOD DRIVE | tennis courts | 805 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Junior School THORNHILL ROAD | 863 yd | |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 949 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.