Mortimer Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE24 8FW 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 Mortimer Street, Derby, DE24 8FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8FY, DE24 8GF, DE24 8DA, DE24 8DS, DE24 8GE, DE24 8FJ, DE24 8DT, DE24 8FL, DE24 8FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 8FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 48.8% | 1.8% | 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 DE24 8FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 45.1% | 51.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 29.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 47.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around DE24 8FW this area, 34.2% 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 34.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 79.8% | 71.3% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 85.3% | 74.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 15.2% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 75.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 0.7% | -8.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mortimer Street was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mortimer Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 317th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mortimer Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-09-16 | £155,763 |
| 14 Mortimer Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-10-07 | £145,352 |
| 44 Mortimer Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-08-17 | £133,679 |
| 20 Mortimer Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-01-26 | £150,599 |
| 20 Mortimer Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2008-03-17 | £120,460 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Spencer Academy Amber Street , DE24 8FT | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | 1out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Primary Academy Village Street , Normanton DE23 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,059 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,419 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 | 3,446 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 | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 3,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude's | Marble Hall, Nightingale Road | 379 yd | |
| McDonalds | 181-193 Osmaston Park Road | 435 yd | |
| Moorways Sports Village | Moor Lane | 577 yd | |
| Fun Valley | Unit 2, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Shaftesbury Street South | 616 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Foresters Park Centre, Sinfin Lane | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Athletic Club | Moor Lane | 577 yd | |
| Derby Leisure and Events Venue | Moor Lane | 804 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 174 Portland Street | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Kebabs | 134 Elton Road | 313 yd | |
| Taste Buds Sandwich Shop | Shop, 136 Elton Road | 324 yd | |
| Elton Road Fish & Chips | 68 Elton Road | 407 yd | |
| China Chef | 83 Nightingale Road | 466 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 624 Osmaston Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 622 Osmaston Road | 564 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Osmaston Park Road | 696 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Foresters Way | 938 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osmaston Park Moor Lane | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| The Pavilion (Rolls-Royce Leisure) MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 796 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 | 807 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Derby) JD GYMS JD GYMS OSMASTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.