Cambridge Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 8HH 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 Cambridge Street, Derby, DE23 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8HR, DE23 8JH, DE23 8HN, DE23 8HJ, DE23 8JG, DE23 8HX, DE23 8HL, DE23 8HU, DE23 8HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 8HH is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 46.7% | 46.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.3% | 53.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 40.2% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 47.3% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 48.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.5% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8HH this area, 36.2% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 36.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 17.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 15.2% | 2.3% | -12.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 45.7% | 59.7% | 14.0% | 2.7% | 57.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 26.5% | 10.3% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -71.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 47.4% | 55.3% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.5% | 25.7% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 55.3% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 26.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 7% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 4.4% | -14.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 17.2% | 46.2% | -29.0% |
| Muslim | 65.6% | 6.5% | 59.1% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 299th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Cambridge Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-04-17 | £169,159 |
| 107 Cambridge Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-02-16 | £124,465 |
| 106 Cambridge Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,750 | 2014-03-14 | £155,288 |
| 84 Cambridge Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-11-30 | £141,325 |
| 106 Cambridge Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2004-09-24 | £145,617 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,287 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 4,467 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 | 2,563 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alter-Rock Ltd | St James's Church, Malcolm Street | 272 yd | |
| Community Kitchen | St James Centre, Malcolm Street | 274 yd | |
| A J's cafe | Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street | 368 yd | |
| Sahahra | Arboretum Park Rosehill Lodge, 75 Rosehill Street | 440 yd | |
| Kuchina Sadecka | 53 St Thomas Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 340 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 654 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 662 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 715 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laxmi Sweet Centre | 173 Pear Tree Road | 348 yd | |
| Haroons Take Away | 185 Pear Tree Road | 348 yd | |
| Flame'O | 111-113 Pear Tree Road | 459 yd | |
| Pak Catering | 30 Shaftesbury Street South | 473 yd | |
| Marie Lane Gold | 89 Pear Tree Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 464 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 550 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 633 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 553 yd | |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 667 yd | |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.