DE1 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Friary Street, 1.1km from Holmes, The in Derby. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Derby South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DE1 1AU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are high (205 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00179871 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIARY STREET, DE1 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARY STREET, DE1 1AU.
358
29
£ 33,200 /yr
48%
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
DE1 1AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE1 1AU. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DE1 1AU are high at 205 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Becket Primary School
Derby Cathedral School
Newton's Walk
Central Community Nursery School
Ashgate Nursery School
Ashgate Primary School
Whitecross Nursery School
Landau Forte College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- City Store0.2 km
- Oh my Hog0.1 km
- Spice Emporium0.4 km
- Abbey Pharmacy (N.Lad Ltd)1.0 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.8 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby0.6 km
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.4 km
- Milestone House0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
87 nearby- Bar Sport Derby0.5 km
- Belong0.3 km
- Blacksmith's Lounge0.4 km
- Blessington Carriage0.4 km
- Crescent Inn0.8 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Acropolis Cafe Bar & The Deli Potato Company0.5 km
- Afrikana0.5 km
- Bean Caffe0.2 km
- Blends Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Burgerific0.6 km
- + 109 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
- Derby Grill0.2 km
- Fatboyz0.2 km
- Modern Cuisine0.3 km
- The Fuddle Box Co0.2 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
- One Beyond1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.6 km
- Peartree3.0 km
- Spondon5.1 km
Bus Stops
- FriarGate0.1 km
- Friar Gate0.1 km
- Curzon Street0.1 km
- Friar Gate0.1 km
- Friar Gate Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11AU · Data under Open Government Licence