DE1 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brick Street, 1.3km from Chester, Little in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DE1 1DU offers 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 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE1 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00179901 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRICK STREET, DE1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRICK STREET, DE1 1DU.
360
23
£ 32,100 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE1 1DU 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
DE1 1DU is a student and graduate zone — average age 23, 67% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE1 1DU. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE1 1DU is moderate at 81 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
Newton's Walk
Central Community Nursery School
Ashgate Nursery School
Ashgate Primary School
Whitecross Nursery School
Derby Cathedral School
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Becket Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- City Store0.7 km
- Oh my Hog0.5 km
- Spice Emporium0.9 km
- Arthur's Superstore0.8 km
- Ashbourne Mini Market0.5 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby0.9 km
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Bar Sport Derby0.8 km
- Belong0.8 km
- Blacksmith's Lounge0.8 km
- Blessington Carriage0.6 km
- Crescent Inn0.5 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Acropolis Cafe Bar & The Deli Potato Company1.0 km
- Afrikana0.8 km
- Bean Caffe0.5 km
- Blends Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Burgerific0.1 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.0 km
- Derby Grill0.6 km
- Fatboyz0.7 km
- Modern Cuisine0.2 km
- The Fuddle Box Co0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.1 km
- Peartree3.4 km
- Spondon5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Vernon Street0.1 km
- Fowler Street0.1 km
- South Street0.1 km
- Mill Street0.1 km
- Fowler Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11DU · Data under Open Government Licence