Morleston Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE23 8FL 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 Morleston Street, Derby, DE23 8FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8FP, DE23 8FJ, DE23 8FN, DE1 2GD, DE1 2FW, DE1 2RF, DE23 8ED, DE23 8XL, DE1 2FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 8FL is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 42.4% | 44.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 57.6% | 55.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 8FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 45% | 57.4% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 20.5% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 12.8% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 3.5% | -13.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (68.2%) 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 | 22.3% | 34.8% | 12.5% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 18.6% | -8.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.4% | 27.5% | -21.9% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 14.9% | 10.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 27.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 72.5% | 66.1% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 75.5% | 68.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 67.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 18.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.7% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morleston Street was 226.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morleston Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 106th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 18 Lambe Court Morleston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2023-11-27 | £56,259 |
| Flat 7 Lambe Court Morleston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2021-09-03 | £78,812 |
| Flat 8 Lambe Court Morleston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2003-04-28 | £72,236 |
| Flat 8 Lambe Court Morleston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2001-06-19 | £78,729 |
| Flat 7 Lambe Court Morleston Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £17,000 | 2000-10-25 | £64,504 |
DE23 8FL area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | - not rated | 373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleward Spencer Academy Carrington Street , | - not rated | 534 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 997 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,013 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 | 2,139 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,653 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Park Cafe | Derby Arboretum, Arboretum Square | 133 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa | 128 London Road | 360 yd | |
| Lapsi Spice Multicuisine Restaurant | 147 London Road | 398 yd | |
| Kravings | 137 London Road | 404 yd | |
| The Tropixx Restaurant and Takeaway | 141a London Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 333 yd | |
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 441 yd | |
| Ukranian Social Club | 27 Charnwood Street | 442 yd | |
| Independent Order Of Oddfellows | 32 Charnwood Street | 449 yd | |
| The Station Inn | 12 Midland Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Burger | 205-207 Normanton Road | 394 yd | |
| Pappas Pizza | 145 London Road | 404 yd | |
| Delizia | 169 London Road | 410 yd | |
| Mamma Mias | 173 London Road | 410 yd | |
| Monmo's Grill | 167 London Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 442 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 550 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 674 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 17 London Road | 740 yd | |
| Iceland | 27-29 Albion Walk | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 251 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Pure Gym (Derby) ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 1,044 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Derby) EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.