Western Road is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6SE is located in the Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Road, Derby, DE23 6SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6WQ, DE23 6SF, DE23 6WP, DE23 6SR, DE23 6SP, DE23 6SD, DE23 6WN, DE23 6RZ, DE23 6WS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 6SE is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 48.1% | 46.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 32.4% | 38.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 47.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 6SE this area, 39.7% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 39.7% | 10.0% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 16.3% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 16.9% | 5.8% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.6% 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 | 7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 44.7% | 45.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 42.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 28% | 21.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -59.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 47.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30% | 32.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 26.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 47.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 34.8% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 2.4% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.5% | 1.5% | 9.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 65.7% | 6.5% | 59.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Road was 122.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Road has the 50th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 245th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Western Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-09-06 | £145,703 |
| 13 Western Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-08-15 | £151,608 |
| 14 Western Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-10-20 | £169,499 |
| 20 Western Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-08-24 | £154,776 |
| 13 Western Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2018-07-13 | £76,411 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 6SE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 2out of 4 | 124 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 | 200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,730 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 3,501 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 | 1,736 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 | 1,480 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 | 1,726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oodles | 274-276 Normanton Road | 265 yd | |
| Shawarma Express Habiby | 220 Normanton Road | 287 yd | |
| Paula Coffee | Unit 27, Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road | 306 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road | 306 yd | |
| New Desi Dera | 196-198 Normanton Road | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 183 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 271 yd | |
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 309 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 440 yd | |
| Melbourne Bar | 113 Normanton Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veggie Master | 235 Normanton Road | 296 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | 261 Normanton Road | 296 yd | |
| Tasty Villa Ltd | 259 Normanton Road | 298 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 267 Normanton Road | 300 yd | |
| Famous Kebab | 172 Normanton Road | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 363 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 366 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 446 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 478 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 685 yd | |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,030 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.