Amber Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE24 8FT is located in the Sinfin & Osmaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Amber Street, Derby, DE24 8FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8FH, DE24 8FR, DE24 8BP, DE24 8BN, DE24 8DR, DE24 8AB, DE24 8FS, DE24 8BH, DE24 8GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 8FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 DE24 8FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 46.9% | 57% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 29.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 27.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 17.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.1% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 70.2% | 65.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 80.2% | 72.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 72.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amber Street was 247.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amber Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Alvaston North and the 94th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Amber Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-08 | £149,561 |
| 9 Amber Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2020-08-17 | £97,931 |
| 16 Amber Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2019-07-05 | £153,234 |
| 30 Amber Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-10-05 | £98,949 |
| 30 Amber Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-08-22 | £116,489 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE24 8FT 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmaston Primary School Amber Street , DE24 8FT | - not rated | 69 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy Amber Street , Allenton DE24 8FT | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Junior School Nightingale Road , DE24 8BH | - not rated | 114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenton Community Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenton Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,502 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 | 3,930 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude's | Marble Hall, Nightingale Road | 228 yd | |
| Moorways Sports Village | Moor Lane | 457 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill Shop | Ascot Drive | 645 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce C Wing | Victory Road | 646 yd | |
| Gather & Gather,Rolls Royce, E1 Wing, Gate 2A | Moor Lane | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Athletic Club | Moor Lane | 457 yd | |
| Derby Leisure and Events Venue | Moor Lane | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 624 Osmaston Road | 199 yd | |
| China Chef | 83 Nightingale Road | 281 yd | |
| Ascot Fish Bar | Shop, 746 Osmaston Road | 501 yd | |
| Derby Chicken & Pizza | 732 Osmaston Road | 529 yd | |
| Lotus House | 744 Osmaston Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 622 Osmaston Road | 181 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 590 yd | |
| Noor Supermarket | 801-803 Osmaston Road | 803 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 840 Osmaston Road | 931 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Osmaston Park Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osmaston Park Moor Lane | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Derby) JD GYMS JD GYMS OSMASTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Moorways Sports Complex MOORWAYS SPORTS COMPLEX MOORWAYS SPORTS COMPLEX MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| The Pavilion (Rolls-Royce Leisure) MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 710 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 130.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.