Harrington Street is in Pear Tree, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE23 8NY is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrington Street, Pear Tree, Derby, DE23 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8NX, DE23 8JB, DE23 8NA, DE23 8ND, DE23 8JD, DE23 8YJ, DE23 8PA, DE23 8PP, DE23 8LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 8NY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 8NY, 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 | 49.3% | 49.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 37.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 23.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 11.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 27.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 19.2% | 6.5% | -12.7% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 11% | 23.2% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 20.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 68% | 39.8% | -28.2% | 81.4% | -41.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
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 | 59.2% | 50.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 23% | 23.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 17.5% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 50.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 29.7% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.6% | 9% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 6.2% | -8.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 13.5% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 32.3% | 6.5% | 25.8% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrington Street was 204.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrington Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 126th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Harrington Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-11-02 | £124,221 |
| 212 Harrington Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-09-09 | £159,509 |
| 242 Harrington Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-01-29 | £170,333 |
| 228 Harrington Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2018-11-28 | £155,149 |
| 214 Harrington Street, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2018-05-11 | £144,100 |
DE23 8NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 8NY 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,519 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,596 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 | 1,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 4,708 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 | 2,819 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 | 633 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Valley | Unit 2, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Shaftesbury Street South | 214 yd | |
| Kuchina Sadecka | 53 St Thomas Road | 462 yd | |
| New Desi Karahi | 110 St Thomas Road | 602 yd | |
| The Wayfarer Cafe | 324-326 Osmaston Road | 623 yd | |
| A J's cafe | Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 381 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 174 Portland Street | 517 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 593 yd | |
| The Evington Club | 244 Village Street | 884 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Unit 26 Cotton Brook Road | 145 yd | |
| Pak Catering | 30 Shaftesbury Street South | 158 yd | |
| Elton Road Fish & Chips | 68 Elton Road | 415 yd | |
| Laxmi Sweet Centre | 173 Pear Tree Road | 454 yd | |
| Haroons Take Away | 185 Pear Tree Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 530 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 619 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 889 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Osmaston Park Road | 993 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Foresters Way | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 259 yd | |
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 821 yd | |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 951 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.