DE1 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on The Strand, 0.8km from Holmes, The in Derby. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Derby South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DE1 1BE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (509 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 DE1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00179872 (shared with 130 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STRAND, DE1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAND, DE1 1BE.
435
23
£ 33,200 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE1 1BE 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
84% of homes in DE1 1BE are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE1 1BE. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DE1 1BE are high at 509 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Becket Primary School
Landau Forte College
Newton's Walk
Central Community Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby Cathedral School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ashgate Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- Moo Moo0.1 km
- Castle and Falcon0.4 km
- Marleyz0.2 km
- Tangs Kitchen0.2 km
- The Bess of Hardwick0.1 km
- + 85 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Birds (Derby ) Ltd0.3 km
- Day Night Pharmacy0.3 km
- Draycott Confectionery Ltd0.2 km
- Eagle Sweet Shop0.4 km
- Go Local Extra0.3 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- Cafe Ashiana0.2 km
- Cafe Rosa0.4 km
- Cibo Cafe0.4 km
- Cosy Club0.2 km
- Ebi Sushi Restaurant0.3 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Abby Grill Ltd0.1 km
- Billy's Desserts0.3 km
- Letz Eat0.3 km
- Lollys Rolls0.3 km
- McTurk Kebabs0.3 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.7 km
- One Beyond0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby0.5 km
- Milestone House0.4 km
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.3 km
- Peartree2.9 km
- Spondon4.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Strand0.0 km
- Wardwick0.1 km
- Wardwick0.1 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11BE · Data under Open Government Licence