Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

AMBROSE TERRACE, DE1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBROSE TERRACE, DE1 1DQ.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in DE1 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 39.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE1 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Ambrose Terrace, 1.3km from California in Derby. Administratively it sits within Mackworth ward and the Derby North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE1 1DQ is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE1 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00068416 (shared with 9 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 1DQ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 136,000

11 sales · Mean £ 122,863

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

Crime around DE1 1DQ is above average at 113 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.

Violence and sexual offences401
Public order92
Anti-social behaviour89
Criminal damage and arson80
Other theft76

school Local Schools

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Derby Cathedral School

Good706 pupils0.3 km
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Ashgate Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.4 km
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Newton's Walk

Good14 pupils0.4 km
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Central Community Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.5 km
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Becket Primary School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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Ashgate Primary School

Good304 pupils0.6 km
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Whitecross Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.7 km
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Royal School for the Deaf Derby

Good105 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • City Store0.5 km
  • Oh my Hog0.3 km
  • Spice Emporium0.7 km
  • Arthur's Superstore1.0 km
  • Ashbourne Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Derby0.9 km
  • Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.6 km
  • Milestone House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

82 nearby
  • Bar Sport Derby0.8 km
  • Belong0.6 km
  • Blacksmith's Lounge0.7 km
  • Blessington Carriage0.6 km
  • Crescent Inn0.5 km
  • + 77 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Acropolis Cafe Bar & The Deli Potato Company0.8 km
  • Afrikana0.7 km
  • Bean Caffe0.4 km
  • Blends Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Burgerific0.3 km
  • + 79 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Derby Grill0.4 km
  • Fatboyz0.5 km
  • Modern Cuisine0.2 km
  • The Fuddle Box Co0.4 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby1.9 km
  • Peartree3.1 km
  • Spondon5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Larges Street0.2 km
  • Friar Gate Bridge0.2 km
  • Vernon Street0.2 km
  • Mill Street0.2 km
  • Great Northern Road0.2 km