Porter Road is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE23 6RD 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 Porter Road, Derby, DE23 6RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6RE, DE23 6NP, DE23 6NL, DE23 6NR, DE23 6AU, DE23 6RA, DE23 6AT, DE23 6NG, DE23 6LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 6RD 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 6RD 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 6RD 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 Porter 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.
Porter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £135,275 | 2026-02-10 | £135,275 |
| 144 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-28 | £179,124 |
| 148 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-04-08 | £178,515 |
| 158 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2016-03-31 | £185,546 |
| 136 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-10-06 | £164,357 |
DE23 6RD 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 6RD 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 | 451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,098 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 | 93 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE (VC) Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Junior School Hastings Street , DE23 6QQ | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Infant and Nursery School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | - not rated | 680 yd | Community 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 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,347 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 | 2,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,288 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 | 1,470 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 | 941 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training - Derby Centre Ground Floor , St Peter's House DE1 1SB | - not rated | 1,751 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 633 yd | |
| Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower | Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue | 636 yd | |
| Qandeel Grillhouse & Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit A1, New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 720 yd | |
| WaffleBox | 20 Pear Tree Road | 747 yd | |
| Star Chai Hut & Restaurant | 32 Pear Tree Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 720 yd | |
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 762 yd | |
| The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd | 39 Farley Road | 828 yd | |
| The Grange Banqueting Suite | 457 Burton Road | 910 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinwari Kahari House | 90 Byron Street | 489 yd | |
| Ranya Shawarma | 217 Upper Dale Road | 615 yd | |
| Food Spot | 219 Upper Dale Road | 618 yd | |
| Seagull Fish and Kebab Bar | 20 Stenson Road | 625 yd | |
| Cavendish Kebabs | 32 Stenson Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 317 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 742 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 876 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 955 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 666 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.