DE74 2BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Litchurch 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.
DE74 2BY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 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 DE74 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00068081 (shared with 1312 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE74 2BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE74 2BY.
286
42
£ 31,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE74 2BY 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
DE74 2BY has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2BY. The average age is 42.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DE74 2BY are high at 204 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
Castleward Spencer Academy
UTC Derby Pride Park
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Zaytouna Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Arboretum Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Haseeb Halal Meat and Grocery0.9 km
- Karim0.9 km
- Rosehill Drapery & General Store0.9 km
- James Convenience0.9 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Lyndhurst Bar0.9 km
- Buslter Market0.5 km
- Bustler Market0.5 km
- The Smithfield0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Al Baraka0.9 km
- Oodles0.9 km
- Injoy Derby0.9 km
- Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park0.6 km
- Leaf and Bean1.0 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Chickeroo0.9 km
- Chilli Flames0.9 km
- Veggie Master0.9 km
- Bubble CiTea0.7 km
- Millies Cookies0.6 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby0.5 km
- The Stuart Hotel0.2 km
- Aston Court Hotel0.1 km
- Pentahotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
- One Beyond0.9 km
- Super O'shee Market0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby0.3 km
- Peartree2.1 km
- Spondon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Midland Road0.1 km
- Midland Road0.1 km
- Litchurch Street0.1 km
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital0.1 km
- London Road Community Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742BY · Data under Open Government Licence