St Thomas Road is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE23 6RH is located in the Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Thomas Road, Derby, DE23 6RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6UT, DE23 8ET, DE23 6WL, DE23 6WA, DE23 6WD, DE23 8ER, DE23 8EW, DE23 6WH, DE23 8GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 6RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50.7% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.3% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.9% | 36.1% | -8.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 46.8% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.2% | 55.6% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 29.3% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6RH this area, 39.5% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 39.5% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 16.3% | 2.6% | -13.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 37.2% | 49.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 47.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 33% | 20.1% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -61.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 50.7% 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 | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 19.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29% | 27.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 21.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.1% | 50.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 25.1% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 5.5% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 62.6% | 6.5% | 56.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas Road was 287.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Thomas Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 72nd highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Medical Centre 151 St Thomas Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-08-23 | £258,706 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Other | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE (VC) Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | - not rated | 391 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,444 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,946 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 | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,796 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 | 1,893 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 | 259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training - Derby Centre Ground Floor , St Peter's House DE1 1SB | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Coffee | Unit 27, Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road | 7 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road | 8 yd | |
| Al Baraka | Unit 11, Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road | 18 yd | |
| Shawarma Express Habiby | 220 Normanton Road | 82 yd | |
| Oodles | 274-276 Normanton Road | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 87 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 155 yd | |
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 198 yd | |
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 241 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veggie Master | 235 Normanton Road | 51 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | 261 Normanton Road | 51 yd | |
| Tasty Villa Ltd | 259 Normanton Road | 61 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 267 Normanton Road | 86 yd | |
| Erbil Shawarma | 210 Normanton Road | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 296 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 388 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 402 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 652 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 401 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 642 yd | |
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.