Osmaston Road is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 8LD 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 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8LB, DE23 8LN, DE23 8LL, DE23 8EN, DE23 8NL, DE23 8EH, DE23 8LG, DE23 8BH, DE23 8LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 8LD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 50.3% | 47.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 38.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 40.6% | 48.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8LD this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 32.3% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 24.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 13.7% | 3.7% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.3% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 25.4% | 37.9% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 35.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 52.7% | 36.3% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -45.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 65.7% | 58.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 22.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 58.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 18.6% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 5.8% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 40% | 6.5% | 33.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osmaston Road was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osmaston Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 262nd highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-08-14 | £173,844 |
| 263 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-10-07 | £176,869 |
| Osmaston Road Business Park Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-09-29 | £989,032 |
| 261 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-11-15 | £114,922 |
| 255 Osmaston Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-08-01 | £141,409 |
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Other | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,597 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 | 308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zaytouna Primary School 500 London Road , DE24 8WH | 2out of 4 | 530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Leonard Street , DE23 8EG | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 762 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,039 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 | 2,720 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 | 1,174 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J's cafe | Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street | 180 yd | |
| Eurest at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd | Litchurch Lane | 316 yd | |
| Community Kitchen | St James Centre, Malcolm Street | 372 yd | |
| Alter-Rock Ltd | St James's Church, Malcolm Street | 372 yd | |
| Sahahra | Arboretum Park Rosehill Lodge, 75 Rosehill Street | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Inn | 12 Midland Road | 782 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 818 yd | |
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 888 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Association | 45 Wellington Street | 905 yd | |
| The Merry Widows | 24 Railway Terrace | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delizia | 169 London Road | 690 yd | |
| Mamma Mias | 173 London Road | 690 yd | |
| Monmo's Grill | 167 London Road | 690 yd | |
| Pak Catering | 30 Shaftesbury Street South | 777 yd | |
| Amigo | 4 Midland Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 977 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 1,035 yd | |
| Ymca (Derby) (Closed) London Road | 1,066 yd | |
| La Fitness (Derby) (Closed) Carrington Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 86.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.