Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

PONSONBY TERRACE, DE1 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONSONBY TERRACE, DE1 1DT.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE1 1DT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
7/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE1 1DT — age 37, 23% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

home £148,200 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE1 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ponsonby Terrace, 1.1km from California in Derby. Administratively it sits within Mackworth ward and the Derby North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE1 1DT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE1 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00068421 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE1 1DT. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 148,000

7 sales · Mean £ 146,214

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

5 sales · Mean £ 126,600

Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DE1 1DT is above average at 96 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.

Violence and sexual offences375
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order70
Criminal damage and arson69
Other theft63

school Local Schools

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Derby Cathedral School

Good706 pupils0.2 km
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Ashgate Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.3 km
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Ashgate Primary School

Good304 pupils0.5 km
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Newton's Walk

Good14 pupils0.6 km
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Becket Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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Central Community Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.6 km
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Whitecross Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.8 km
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The Bemrose School

Good1293 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • City Store0.6 km
  • Oh my Hog0.5 km
  • Spice Emporium0.9 km
  • Ashbourne Mini Market0.7 km
  • Dav's Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Milestone House0.9 km
  • Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • Bar Sport Derby0.9 km
  • Belong0.8 km
  • Blacksmith's Lounge0.8 km
  • Blessington Carriage0.8 km
  • Crescent Inn0.3 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Acropolis Cafe Bar & The Deli Potato Company1.0 km
  • Afrikana0.9 km
  • Bean Caffe0.5 km
  • Blends Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Burgerific0.2 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Derby Grill0.6 km
  • Fatboyz0.7 km
  • Modern Cuisine0.3 km
  • The Fuddle Box Co0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby2.0 km
  • Peartree3.1 km
  • Spondon5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wild Street0.2 km
  • Wild Street0.2 km
  • Stepping Lane0.2 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • South Street0.2 km