Upper Dale Road is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE23 8BS is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Dale Road, Derby, DE23 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8BQ, DE23 8SL, DE23 8SB, DE23 8SJ, DE23 6LY, DE23 8SR, DE23 8QR, DE23 8SF, DE23 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 8BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 43% | 37.9% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 48% | 12.1% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.2% | 52.7% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.2% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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 8BS this area, 36.3% 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 | 32.6% | 36.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 13.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 19.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.1% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 20.5% | 10.2% | -10.3% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 28.6% | 30.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 27.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 18.8% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 16.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 1.6% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 33.5% | 22.4% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -59.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
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 | 55.8% | 47.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 20% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.9% | 22% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.4% 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 | 55.2% | 47.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 16.4% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 20% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 17.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 5.3% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 76.7% | -29.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Sikh | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Dale Road was 83.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Dale Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 367th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Upper Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-12-20 | £144,602 |
| 215 Upper Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-28 | £208,024 |
| 175 Upper Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-11-20 | £135,813 |
| 177 Upper Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-07-16 | £88,691 |
| 219 Upper Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-06-19 | £176,715 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Community Primary School Porter Road , DE23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Primary Academy Village Street , Normanton DE23 8DF | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,273 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,986 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 | 2,437 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 | 1,942 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 | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 260 yd | |
| New Desi Karahi | 110 St Thomas Road | 425 yd | |
| Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower | Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue | 492 yd | |
| Kuchina Sadecka | 53 St Thomas Road | 577 yd | |
| Mirch Masala | 83-85 Pear Tree Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 435 yd | |
| Norman Arms | Village Street | 593 yd | |
| The Evington Club | 244 Village Street | 610 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 655 yd | |
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranya Shawarma | 217 Upper Dale Road | 81 yd | |
| Food Spot | 219 Upper Dale Road | 86 yd | |
| Seagull Fish and Kebab Bar | 20 Stenson Road | 167 yd | |
| Cavendish Kebabs | 32 Stenson Road | 230 yd | |
| Spicy Bites | 17 Derby Lane | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 294 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 498 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 571 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 666 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Foresters Way | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 257 yd |
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 439 yd | |
| Village Primary Academy VILLAGE STREET | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 846 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.