DE1 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northway Drive, 0.7km from California in Derby. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Derby North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE1 1AG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00171189 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHWAY DRIVE, DE1 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWAY DRIVE, DE1 1AG.
378
27
£ 33,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in DE1 1AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE1 1AG. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE1 1AG is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Derby Cathedral School
Ashgate Nursery School
The Bemrose School
Ashgate Primary School
Becket Primary School
Firs Primary School
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Newton's Walk
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Day Night Pharmacy0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.8 km
- City Store0.9 km
- Oh my Hog0.8 km
- Ashbourne Mini Market0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Marleyz0.9 km
- The Derby Irish Centre0.9 km
- Crescent Inn0.4 km
- Gossip Bar0.9 km
- Mosh Nightclub0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Ashiana0.9 km
- Ebi Sushi Restaurant0.8 km
- Emily's Steakhouse0.8 km
- Bean Caffe0.9 km
- Blends Coffee Shop0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Abby Grill Ltd1.0 km
- Billy's Desserts0.8 km
- Letz Eat0.8 km
- Spuds0.8 km
- Top Pizza0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- A38 Woodlands1.0 km
- Victoria Park Hotel1.0 km
- Continental Hotel1.0 km
- Ahmad Restaurant at Continental Hotel1.0 km
- Thornhill Lodge Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.2 km
- Peartree3.0 km
- Spondon5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Boundary Road0.1 km
- Parcel Terrace0.1 km
- Peet Street0.1 km
- Boundary Road0.1 km
- Camden Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11AG · Data under Open Government Licence