Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

GOWER STREET, DE1 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWER STREET, DE1 1AW.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /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 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 88% private renter occupancy, DE1 1AW 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.

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DE1 1AW is an up-and-coming urban area on Gower Street, 0.7km from Holmes, The in Derby. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Derby South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DE1 1AW offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (641 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £63k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00179879 (shared with 48 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 1AW. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian32.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

67 sales · Mean £ 109,060

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

Crime rates near DE1 1AW are high at 641 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1045
Shoplifting550
Anti-social behaviour444
Drugs381
Public order371

school Local Schools

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Becket Primary School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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St James' Church of England Aided Infant School

Good107 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good374 pupils0.7 km
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Castleward Spencer Academy

15 pupils0.8 km
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Landau Forte College

Outstanding1132 pupils0.9 km
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Derby Cathedral School

Good706 pupils0.9 km
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Newton's Walk

Good14 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good363 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • City Store0.4 km
  • Oh my Hog0.6 km
  • Spice Emporium0.4 km
  • J R Smith News0.9 km
  • Abbey Foodstores0.7 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Derby0.8 km
  • The Stuart Hotel0.7 km
  • Milestone House0.1 km
  • Holiday Inn0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

91 nearby
  • Bar Sport Derby0.6 km
  • Belong0.4 km
  • Blacksmith's Lounge0.4 km
  • Blessington Carriage0.7 km
  • Gincident0.4 km
  • + 86 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • Acropolis Cafe Bar & The Deli Potato Company0.3 km
  • Afrikana0.6 km
  • Bean Caffe0.7 km
  • Blends Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Derby Pyclet Parlour0.4 km
  • + 131 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • Derby Grill0.6 km
  • Fatboyz0.4 km
  • Modern Cuisine0.9 km
  • The Fuddle Box Co0.7 km
  • The Dessert Project0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.3 km
  • One Beyond0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby1.1 km
  • Peartree2.6 km
  • Spondon4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Gower Street0.1 km
  • Babington Lane0.1 km
  • Babington Lane0.1 km
  • St Peters Street0.1 km
  • Victoria Street0.2 km