Lawrence Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 8TU 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 Lawrence Street, Derby, DE23 8TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8TX, DE23 8UA, DE23 1JD, DE23 8TW, DE23 8UB, DE23 1JB, DE23 8BZ, DE23 8TT, DE23 8DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 8TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 34.9% | 42.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 42.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 29% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 8TU this area, 29.8% 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 | 28.1% | 29.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 23% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 4.6% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 31.2% | 35.6% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 32.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 38.2% | 34.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 67% | 67.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 17.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 68.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 2.7% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Muslim | 47.2% | 6.5% | 40.7% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Street was 267.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.2% higher than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 81st highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Lawrence Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-11-29 | £196,201 |
| 32 Lawrence Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-02-03 | £188,249 |
| 17 Lawrence Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-08-22 | £166,277 |
| 32 Lawrence Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2012-10-26 | £230,356 |
| 19 Lawrence Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-02-16 | £195,597 |
DE23 8TU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 8TU 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Primary Academy Village Street , Normanton DE23 8DF | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Community Primary School Porter Road , DE23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akaal Primary School Grange Avenue , DE23 8DG | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,563 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 3,243 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 | 2,745 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 | 2,097 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 118 yd | |
| Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower | Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue | 308 yd | |
| New Desi Karahi | 110 St Thomas Road | 661 yd | |
| Kuchina Sadecka | 53 St Thomas Road | 811 yd | |
| Derby Ten Pin | Foresters Leisure Park | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Arms | Village Street | 345 yd | |
| The Evington Club | 244 Village Street | 513 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 626 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 174 Portland Street | 818 yd | |
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Bites | 17 Derby Lane | 105 yd | |
| Cavendish Kebabs | 32 Stenson Road | 122 yd | |
| Seagull Fish and Kebab Bar | 20 Stenson Road | 164 yd | |
| Food Spot | 219 Upper Dale Road | 242 yd | |
| Ranya Shawarma | 217 Upper Dale Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 568 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 727 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Foresters Way | 826 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 866 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Village Primary Academy VILLAGE STREET | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 760 yd | |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 982 yd | |
| Rosehill Methodists Sports Ground LITTLEOVER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.