DE1 1DZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Agard Street, 1.1km from Chester, Little in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE1 1DZ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 8% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for DE1 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00171215 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AGARD STREET, DE1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AGARD STREET, DE1 1DZ.
300
24
£ 32,100 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE1 1DZ 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 1DZ has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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 DE1 1DZ. The average age is 23.7. 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 1DZ are high at 163 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.
school Local Schools
Newton's Walk
Central Community Nursery School
Derby Cathedral School
Ashgate Nursery School
Whitecross Nursery School
Ashgate Primary School
Becket Primary School
Landau Forte College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Arthur's Superstore0.7 km
- Ashbourne Mini Market0.8 km
- J R Smith News0.8 km
- Kedleston Street Stores0.4 km
- Littleover Local0.8 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Derby0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Milestone House0.8 km
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- Blends & The Academy Bar1.0 km
- Catering at the Woodlark Inn0.2 km
- Derby Deaf Club0.4 km
- Derby West End Bowls Club0.5 km
- Derwent Rowing Club0.7 km
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Aramark@University of Derby0.7 km
- Blends at Markeaton St.0.9 km
- Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.7 km
- Downtown Cafe / Burger Shack Derby0.8 km
- Kin Lounge Limited0.8 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Lucky House0.5 km
- Mojollof African Food0.8 km
- New Golden House0.8 km
- The Dessert Project0.8 km
- Top Chef0.4 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.8 km
- Peartree3.2 km
- Spondon5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Friar Gate Bridge0.1 km
- Agard Street0.1 km
- Friar Gate Bridge0.1 km
- Larges Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11DZ · Data under Open Government Licence