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.
PONSONBY TERRACE, DE1 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONSONBY TERRACE, DE1 1DT.
229
37
£ 34,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Derby Cathedral School
Ashgate Nursery School
Ashgate Primary School
Newton's Walk
Becket Primary School
Central Community Nursery School
Whitecross Nursery School
The Bemrose School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Milestone House0.9 km
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.8 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE11DT · Data under Open Government Licence