Darby Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 6UE 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 Darby Street, Derby, DE23 6UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 6UB, DE23 6UD, DE23 6UF, DE23 6UA, DE23 6UG, DE23 6TX, DE23 6TU, DE23 6UL, DE23 6UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 6UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 39.8% | 43.4% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 41.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 38.8% | 57.2% | 18.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 23.8% | -17.0% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 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 6UE this area, 36.4% 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 36.4% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 19.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 20.7% | 7.3% | -13.4% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.6% 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 | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8% | 0.7% | -7.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 41.7% | 43.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 40.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 26.1% | 23.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -57.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 48.3% 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 | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 21.7% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 22.9% | -8.1% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.8% 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 | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 30.8% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 8.9% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 6.4% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 5.2% | -15.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 13.9% | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 53.7% | 6.5% | 47.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darby Street was 128.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darby Street has the 48th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 232nd highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Darby Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £108,300 | 2024-10-14 | £108,930 |
| 70 Darby Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-02-25 | £108,736 |
| 69 Darby Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2020-06-17 | £96,341 |
| 79 Darby Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-09-11 | £122,627 |
| 68 Darby Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2019-09-05 | £91,970 |
DE23 6UE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 6UE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,107 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 | 169 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Community Primary School Porter Road , DE23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 572 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 | 1,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,851 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 3,324 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 | 1,910 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 | 1,537 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 | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,455 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 | 246 yd | |
| Scoops Diner / Mama's Pasta Kitchen / Scoops Express / Izza Pizza | 328 Normanton Road | 246 yd | |
| Qandeel Grillhouse & Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit A1, New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 273 yd | |
| WaffleBox | 20 Pear Tree Road | 274 yd | |
| On-Point African Restaurant And Bar LTd | 11 Pear Tree Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falstaff | Flat, Falstaff Free House, 74 Silver Hill Road | 175 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 273 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 333 yd | |
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 532 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinwari Kahari House | 90 Byron Street | 202 yd | |
| BBQ Xpress | 334 Normanton Road | 246 yd | |
| Crown Pizza | 360 Normanton Road | 246 yd | |
| Subway | 306 Normanton Road | 246 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 304 Normanton Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 291 yd | |
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 513 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 578 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 613 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 436 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.