Lewis Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 8BX 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 Lewis Street, Derby, DE23 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8BZ, DE23 8BY, DE23 1JB, DE23 8BW, DE23 8BT, DE23 1JD, DE23 8BU, DE23 6LY, DE23 8TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 8BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.2% | 37.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 44.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 34.7% | 48.9% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 32.3% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 20.9% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 19.9% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 22.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 14.2% | 6.7% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 32.4% | 43.5% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 40.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 41.2% | 25.1% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 67.6% | 58.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 23.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 57.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 16.8% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 11.1% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 7.4% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.2% | 37.2% | -26.0% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 49.1% | 6.5% | 42.6% |
| Sikh | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lewis Street was 203.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lewis Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 127th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Lewis Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-11-17 | £129,493 |
| 19 Lewis Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-07 | £199,415 |
| 26 Lewis Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2025-01-10 | £144,585 |
| 16 Lewis Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2021-11-01 | £121,398 |
| 32 Lewis Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-24 | £125,329 |
DE23 8BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 8BX 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 2,457 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 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Primary Academy Village Street , Normanton DE23 8DF | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Primary School Village Street , Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Village Infant School Browning Street , DE23 8DN | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,723 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 | 1,984 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 | 648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 2,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 88 yd | |
| Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower | Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue | 217 yd | |
| New Desi Karahi | 110 St Thomas Road | 691 yd | |
| Kuchina Sadecka | 53 St Thomas Road | 845 yd | |
| Mirch Masala | 83-85 Pear Tree Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Arms | Village Street | 546 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 685 yd | |
| The Evington Club | 244 Village Street | 692 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 894 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 174 Portland Street | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Kebabs | 32 Stenson Road | 107 yd | |
| Seagull Fish and Kebab Bar | 20 Stenson Road | 151 yd | |
| Food Spot | 219 Upper Dale Road | 226 yd | |
| Ranya Shawarma | 217 Upper Dale Road | 228 yd | |
| Spicy Bites | 17 Derby Lane | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 419 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 763 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 845 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 908 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Foresters Way | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 193 yd |
| Village Primary Academy VILLAGE STREET | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 697 yd | |
| Rosehill Methodists Sports Ground LITTLEOVER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 1,079 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 | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.