Howard Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6TW 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 Howard Street, Derby, DE23 6TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6RR, DE23 6TX, DE23 6TU, DE23 6UA, DE23 6RQ, DE23 6RS, DE23 6TT, DE23 6TE, DE23 6UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 6TW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.3% | 47.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 6TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 49.6% | 52.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 34.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 42.5% | 44.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 6TW this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 28.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 16.1% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 25.3% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.8% 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 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 36.3% | 35.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 32.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 41.1% | 39.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -41.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 70% | 57.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 20.2% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 18.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 57.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 25.3% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 6.7% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 43.4% | 6.5% | 36.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street was 431.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 31st highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 Howard Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-04-28 | £145,265 |
| 30 Howard Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-06 | £143,110 |
| 31 Howard Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-10-31 | £197,110 |
| 17 Howard Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-04-05 | £153,825 |
| 21 Howard Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-08-10 | £138,172 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Other | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 59 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,023 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 | 217 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 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Community Primary School Porter Road , DE23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 648 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 | 1,447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,955 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 3,241 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 | 1,989 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 | 1,389 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 | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 2,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Mae | 354 Normanton Road | 379 yd | |
| Scoops Diner / Mama's Pasta Kitchen / Scoops Express / Izza Pizza | 328 Normanton Road | 379 yd | |
| Qandeel Grillhouse & Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit A1, New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 420 yd | |
| WaffleBox | 20 Pear Tree Road | 422 yd | |
| On-Point African Restaurant And Bar LTd | 11 Pear Tree Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 267 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 420 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 434 yd | |
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 575 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinwari Kahari House | 90 Byron Street | 65 yd | |
| Chickitos | Chickitos, 238 Burton Road | 375 yd | |
| BBQ Xpress | 334 Normanton Road | 379 yd | |
| Crown Pizza | 360 Normanton Road | 379 yd | |
| Subway | 306 Normanton Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 439 yd | |
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 549 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 551 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 635 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 562 yd | |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.