Dashwood Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6SU 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 Dashwood Street, Derby, DE23 6SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6SW, DE23 6ST, DE23 6SN, DE23 6SS, DE23 6SX, DE23 6UX, DE23 6YY, DE23 6WA, DE23 6US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 6SU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE23 6SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 46.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 39.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 42.2% | 55.6% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around DE23 6SU this area, 39.6% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 39.6% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 19.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.5% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.7% 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 | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 9% | 3.1% | -5.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 36% | 33.1% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 30.4% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 34.5% | 32.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -48.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 58.4% | 45.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 23.5% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 23.9% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.6% 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 | 57.3% | 45.7% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 28.6% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 3% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 17.5% | 1.5% | 16.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 46.2% | 6.5% | 39.7% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dashwood Street was 327.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dashwood Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 58th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dashwood Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2025-08-29 | £90,775 |
| 52 Dashwood Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £115,100 | 2025-02-06 | £116,448 |
| 42 Dashwood Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-05-25 | £91,593 |
| 18 Dashwood Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-05-31 | £89,169 |
| 30 Dashwood Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-05-20 | £103,480 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 6SU 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 | 95 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 2out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community 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 | 1,413 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,505 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 3,700 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 | 1,497 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 | 1,654 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Desi Dera | 196-198 Normanton Road | 69 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 166 Normanton Road | 69 yd | |
| Shawarma Express Habiby | 220 Normanton Road | 117 yd | |
| Paula Coffee | Unit 27, Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road | 193 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 69 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 242 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 259 yd | |
| Melbourne Bar | 113 Normanton Road | 262 yd | |
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Kebab | 172 Normanton Road | 69 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 174 Normanton Road | 86 yd | |
| Erbil Shawarma | 210 Normanton Road | 101 yd | |
| Yum Burger | 205-207 Normanton Road | 116 yd | |
| Veggie Master | 235 Normanton Road | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 140 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 202 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 497 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 549 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 795 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.