DE1 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Street, 1.2km from Chester, Little in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE1 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00179901 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, DE1 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, DE1 1DY.
360
23
£ 32,100 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE1 1DY 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
Very young, very high renting. At 23 years average age and 67% private renter occupancy, DE1 1DY is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE1 1DY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 117,000
4 sales · Mean £ 119,750
Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE1 1DY is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newton's Walk
Central Community Nursery School
Ashgate Nursery School
Whitecross Nursery School
Ashgate Primary School
Derby Cathedral School
Becket Primary School
Markeaton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
75 nearby- Moo Moo0.8 km
- Marleyz0.6 km
- Tangs Kitchen0.9 km
- The Bess of Hardwick0.7 km
- The Corn Exchange Sports Bar1.0 km
- + 70 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Birds (Derby ) Ltd1.0 km
- Day Night Pharmacy0.7 km
- Draycott Confectionery Ltd0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.6 km
- Derby Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Cafe Ashiana0.6 km
- Cosy Club0.9 km
- Ebi Sushi Restaurant0.6 km
- Emily's Steakhouse0.6 km
- Ristorante Da Alessia0.9 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Abby Grill Ltd0.7 km
- Billy's Desserts0.6 km
- Letz Eat0.6 km
- Pound Bakery0.9 km
- Spuds0.6 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.0 km
- Peartree3.4 km
- Spondon5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Vernon Street0.1 km
- Agard Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11DY · Data under Open Government Licence