Osmaston Road is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 8JX 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 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE23 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8FQ, DE1 2TU, DE23 8HA, DE23 8FS, DE23 8BH, DE23 8HD, DE23 8GX, DE1 2GD, DE23 8LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE23 8JX is primarily male, with 60.3% 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 | 42.7% | 39.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -11.3% |
| Male | 57.3% | 60.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 11.3% |
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 8JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 40.8% | 49.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 19.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 26% | 19% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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%) 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% | 38.7% | 16.4% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 28.1% | 16% | -12.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 16.4% | 11.1% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 8JX this area, 42.2% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 42.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 24.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 3.6% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 15.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 10.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.5% | 69.8% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 78.1% | 57.9% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 24.5% | 18.3% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 58.1% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 29.8% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.1% | 76.7% | -35.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 22% | 1.5% | 20.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osmaston Road was 870.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.3% higher than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osmaston Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 13th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 463.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-15 | £202,778 |
| 220 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2021-04-15 | £834,857 |
| 214 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-01-29 | £644,610 |
| 224A Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-03-29 | £145,125 |
| 224 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-02-20 | £153,235 |
DE23 8JX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 41 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | - not rated | 44 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleward Spencer Academy Carrington Street , | - not rated | 590 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 641 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 | 813 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,822 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 | 958 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 | 2,422 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 | 1,390 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,571 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 | 331 yd | |
| Community Kitchen | St James Centre, Malcolm Street | 345 yd | |
| Alter-Rock Ltd | St James's Church, Malcolm Street | 346 yd | |
| A J's cafe | Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street | 387 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa | 128 London Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 525 yd | |
| The Station Inn | 12 Midland Road | 534 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Association | 45 Wellington Street | 645 yd | |
| Derby West Indian Community Association | Carrington Street | 682 yd | |
| The Merry Widows | 24 Railway Terrace | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delizia | 169 London Road | 443 yd | |
| Mamma Mias | 173 London Road | 443 yd | |
| Monmo's Grill | 167 London Road | 443 yd | |
| Amigo | 4 Midland Road | 524 yd | |
| Emerald Wine Bar | 6-7 Midland Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 742 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 4 Southgate Retail Park | 860 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 879 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 922 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Unit 1 Southgate Retail Park, Normanton Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Derby Central) 1 CASTLEWARD COURT 1 CASTLEWARD COURT TRINITY WALK | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 1,056 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Derby) RIVERSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 94.1% |
| 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 | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.