Palmerston Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6PF 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 Palmerston Street, Derby, DE23 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6HE, DE23 6PD, DE23 6HF, DE23 6PG, DE23 6HD, DE23 6PH, DE23 6PB, DE23 6NZ, DE23 6HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 6PF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 6PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 31.5% | 34.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 53.3% | 49.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.6% | 21.5% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 16% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 31.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.5% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26% 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 | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 28.1% | 41.3% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 38.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 2.8% | -6.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 38.2% | 26% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -55.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 9.7% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 69.6% | 68.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 25.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 67.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 25.9% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 1.4% | -20.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 59.2% | 6.5% | 52.7% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmerston Street was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palmerston Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 209th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Palmerston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-25 | £269,395 |
| 81 Palmerston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-25 | £284,644 |
| 91 Palmerston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-03-20 | £450,140 |
| 117 Palmerston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-01-23 | £234,450 |
| 90 Palmerston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2022-08-24 | £235,945 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 6PF 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,622 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 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ | - not rated | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,879 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 | 2,941 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 | 1,251 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia Coffee Company | 471-473 Burton Road | 622 yd | |
| Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower | Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 495 Burton Road | 697 yd | |
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 817 yd | |
| Crossed Keys Cafe | St Peters Church Hall, Normanton Lane | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Banqueting Suite | 457 Burton Road | 465 yd | |
| The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd | 39 Farley Road | 525 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | 534 Burton Road | 602 yd | |
| Littleover Club | Park Lane | 734 yd | |
| Central United Reformed Church Derby | Society Sports Field Pavillion, Brayfield Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan's Garden | 8 South View, Burton Road | 709 yd | |
| Three Chefs | 558 Burton Road | 740 yd | |
| Littleover Lunchbox Ltd | 5 Northview, Burton Road | 742 yd | |
| Zanfish Village | 15/17 North View | 751 yd | |
| Royal Dragon | 568 Burton Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 732 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 Northview, Burton Road | 784 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 471/473 Burton Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Littleover Tennis Club EASTWOOD DRIVE | tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Rosehill Methodists Sports Ground LITTLEOVER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Derby Congregational Cricket Club BRAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Junior School THORNHILL ROAD | 964 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 | 178.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.