Boden Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 8GX 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 Boden Street, Derby, DE23 8GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8FW, DE23 8FS, DE23 8HD, DE23 8FR, DE23 8HA, DE23 8FX, DE23 8BH, DE23 8LH, DE23 8FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 8GX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.8% | 49.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 38.7% | 40.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 41.8% | 43.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 8GX this area, 33.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 33.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.2% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 19% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.6% 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 | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 52.6% | 48.8% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 46.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 12.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 23.1% | 17.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -63.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 64.5% | 50.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 11.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 10.7% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 23.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 50.1% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 28.9% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 12% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 2.7% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 63.7% | 6.5% | 57.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boden Street was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boden Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 321st highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Boden Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-06-09 | £124,421 |
| 29 Boden Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-16 | £124,611 |
| 2 Boden Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-26 | £184,215 |
| 47 Boden Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-04-13 | £113,638 |
| 29 Boden Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2016-01-19 | £124,783 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 8GX 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,437 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 Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | - not rated | 179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 982 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,644 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 | 1,160 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 | 2,380 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 | 1,496 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Kitchen | St James Centre, Malcolm Street | 140 yd | |
| Alter-Rock Ltd | St James's Church, Malcolm Street | 142 yd | |
| A J's cafe | Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street | 277 yd | |
| Sahahra | Arboretum Park Rosehill Lodge, 75 Rosehill Street | 318 yd | |
| Arboretum Park Cafe | Derby Arboretum, Arboretum Square | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 485 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 640 yd | |
| Douglas Bar | 206 Normanton Road | 701 yd | |
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 713 yd | |
| The Station Inn | 12 Midland Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Flames | 261 Normanton Road | 607 yd | |
| Veggie Master | 235 Normanton Road | 607 yd | |
| Tasty Villa Ltd | 259 Normanton Road | 607 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 267 Normanton Road | 612 yd | |
| Ideal Sweets | Shop, 279 Normanton Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 723 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 726 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 756 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 879 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 876 yd | |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 967 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 97.1% |
| 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 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.