DE1 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Holmes, The in Derby. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Derby South constituency.
Within the DE1 district, this postcode is characterised by a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At just 23 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere.
Safety: Crime rates are high (421 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00179872 (shared with 130 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE1 1BS.
435
23
£ 33,200 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE1 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 84% private renter occupancy, DE1 1BS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1BS. The average age is 23.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DE1 1BS are high at 421 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
Newton's Walk
Central Community Nursery School
Landau Forte College
Derby Cathedral School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ashgate Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
91 nearby- Moo Moo0.2 km
- Castle and Falcon0.4 km
- Marleyz0.1 km
- Tangs Kitchen0.2 km
- The Bess of Hardwick0.1 km
- + 86 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Birds (Derby ) Ltd0.3 km
- Day Night Pharmacy0.3 km
- Draycott Confectionery Ltd0.3 km
- Eagle Sweet Shop0.4 km
- Go Local Extra0.3 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- Cafe Ashiana0.2 km
- Cafe Rosa0.4 km
- Cibo Cafe0.5 km
- Cosy Club0.2 km
- Ebi Sushi Restaurant0.3 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Abby Grill Ltd0.1 km
- Billy's Desserts0.3 km
- Letz Eat0.3 km
- Lollys Rolls0.4 km
- McTurk Kebabs0.4 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.7 km
- One Beyond0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby0.5 km
- Milestone House0.4 km
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.4 km
- Peartree2.9 km
- Spondon4.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Strand0.0 km
- Wardwick0.1 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
- Wardwick0.1 km
- Bold Lane Car Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11BS · Data under Open Government Licence