Porter Road is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6RE 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 Porter Road, Derby, DE23 6RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6RD, DE23 6NP, DE23 6NL, DE23 6NR, DE23 6LT, DE23 6PR, DE23 6LS, DE23 6NG, DE23 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 6RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 30.6% | 35.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 50.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 46.2% | 54.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around DE23 6RE this area, 31.5% 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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 31.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 7.2% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 21.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 47.1% | 52.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 49.9% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 19.7% | 9.1% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -72.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 64.4% | 58.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.5% | 30.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 24.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 58.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 27.1% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.9% | 2% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 12.9% | 46.2% | -33.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 61.8% | 6.5% | 55.3% |
| Sikh | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porter Road was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Porter Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 200th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2017-01-20 | £152,543 |
| 161 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-02-04 | £143,399 |
| 175 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2014-08-14 | £119,714 |
| 157 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2011-08-19 | £175,704 |
| 167 Porter Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2007-11-02 | £150,871 |
DE23 6RE 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.
DE23 6RE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 6RE 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,471 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 | 221 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 | 731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 743 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 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 809 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 | 1,771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,450 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,530 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 | 1,392 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 | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 598 yd | |
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 604 yd | |
| Qandeel Grillhouse & Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit A1, New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 745 yd | |
| WaffleBox | 20 Pear Tree Road | 773 yd | |
| Star Chai Hut & Restaurant | 32 Pear Tree Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 745 yd | |
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 797 yd | |
| The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd | 39 Farley Road | 827 yd | |
| The Grange Banqueting Suite | 457 Burton Road | 892 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinwari Kahari House | 90 Byron Street | 528 yd | |
| Ranya Shawarma | 217 Upper Dale Road | 596 yd | |
| Food Spot | 219 Upper Dale Road | 599 yd | |
| Seagull Fish and Kebab Bar | 20 Stenson Road | 601 yd | |
| Cavendish Kebabs | 32 Stenson Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 318 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 767 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 889 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 958 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 679 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.