Alexandra Gardens, Derby, DE23 8EN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 8EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	46.5%	48.1%	1.6%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	53.5%	51.9%	-1.6%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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	28.8%	37.3%	8.5%	37.9%	-0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	26.6%	30.4%	3.8%	44.2%	-13.8%
Separated	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	25%	20.1%	-4.9%	9.1%	11.0%
Widowed	15.2%	7.8%	-7.4%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	24.9%	32.8%	7.9%	48.4%	-15.6%
Good health	27.2%	36.3%	9.1%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	27.6%	19.3%	-8.3%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	14.7%	10%	-4.7%	4.0%	6.0%
Very bad health	5.5%	1.5%	-4.0%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 8EN this area, 50% 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 12.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	55.4%	50%	-5.4%	18.2%	31.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	15.5%	7.9%	9.6%	5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.3%	7.8%	-2.5%	13.4%	-5.6%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	2.9%	-0.4%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	6.3%	-0.8%	16.9%	-10.6%
Degree or Similar	9.2%	12.1%	2.9%	33.8%	-21.7%
Other	7.1%	5.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	3.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	16.6%	32.8%	16.2%	2.7%	30.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.9%	4.2%	3.3%	2.5%	1.7%
Black Caribbean	5.5%	1.5%	-4.0%	1.0%	0.5%
Other Black	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	65.9%	41.3%	-24.6%	81.4%	-40.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Arab	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0%	10.4%	10.4%	1.6%	8.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56% 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%	56%	-14.0%	83.2%	-27.2%
European Union	12.9%	15.4%	2.5%	6.1%	9.3%
Rest of Europe	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	9.2%	24.3%	15.1%	5.6%	18.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.7%	1.5%	-2.2%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	68.2%	55.6%	-12.6%	83.2%	-27.6%
10+ Years	3.2%	26.1%	22.9%	9.8%	16.3%
5-10 Years	7.4%	8.8%	1.4%	2.9%	5.9%
2-5 Years	3.7%	8.4%	4.7%	2.2%	6.2%
Less than 2 years	17.5%	1.1%	-16.4%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.6%	76.7%	-18.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	9.5%	1.5%	8.0%
North Africa	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Middle East	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	2.7%	1.2%	1.5%
No passport held	22.8%	13.5%	9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17%	37.2%	-20.2%
Christian	37.1%	46.2%	-9.1%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Muslim	39%	6.5%	32.5%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Alexandra Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Gardens was 342.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 55th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DE23 8EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexandra Gardens are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Derby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Gardens, Derby, DE23 8EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE23 8EN

Average Price
£126,808

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£126,808

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Gardens

Average Price
£125,958

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£125,958

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Alexandra Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building	£107,500	2016-05-20	£160,630
10 Alexandra Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building	£37,500	2003-08-11	£91,285

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE23 8EN

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	44
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	33
Other	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Self-Employed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Human health and social work activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Construction	2
Other	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ	4out of 4	1,017 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE	4out of 4	1,111 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ	3out of 4	1,300 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR	3out of 4	2,528 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ	3out of 4	2,630 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ	- not rated	237 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ	2out of 4	321 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP	3out of 4	599 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Zaytouna Primary School 500 London Road , DE24 8WH	2out of 4	679 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG	3out of 4	699 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU	- not rated	879 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF	4out of 4	2,208 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR	- not rated	2,331 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN	- not rated	3,046 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS	3out of 4	3,767 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE	- not rated	1,119 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU	3out of 4	2,583 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY	4out of 4	1,323 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF	- not rated	1,738 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB	3out of 4	2,513 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB	3out of 4	2,513 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP	- not rated	2,848 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
A J's cafe	Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street	108 yd
Community Kitchen	St James Centre, Malcolm Street	223 yd
Alter-Rock Ltd	St James's Church, Malcolm Street	223 yd
Eurest at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd	Litchurch Lane	455 yd
Sahahra	Arboretum Park Rosehill Lodge, 75 Rosehill Street	508 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd	32 Loudon Street	688 yd
Vulcan Arms	1 St Thomas Road	765 yd
The Station Inn	12 Midland Road	788 yd
Lyndhurst Bar	264 Normanton Road	839 yd
Douglas Bar	206 Normanton Road	903 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Delizia	169 London Road	695 yd
Mamma Mias	173 London Road	695 yd
Monmo's Grill	167 London Road	695 yd
Pak Catering	30 Shaftesbury Street South	736 yd
Laxmi Sweet Centre	173 Pear Tree Road	760 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ezee Shop	1 Yates Street	836 yd
Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd)	48-60 Pear Tree Road	890 yd
Super O'shee Market	166a Normanton Road	954 yd
Food Mart Supermarket	85 St Thomas Road	971 yd
One Beyond	Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park	1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	360 yd
Arboretum Park Rosehill Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	436 yd
Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way	health and fitness suite	874 yd
The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET		950 yd
Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET		1,011 yd
The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,047 yd
La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE23 8EN