DE1 1EH is an up-and-coming urban area on George Street, 1.1km from Chester, Little in Derby. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Derby South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £213k. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00179871 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, DE1 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, DE1 1EH.
358
29
£ 33,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 72% private renter occupancy, DE1 1EH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE1 1EH. The average age is 28.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 213,500
1 sales · Mean £ 213,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DE1 1EH are high at 246 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
Newton's Walk
Central Community Nursery School
Becket Primary School
Derby Cathedral School
Ashgate Nursery School
Landau Forte College
Whitecross Nursery School
Ashgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Arthur's Superstore0.7 km
- J R Smith News0.7 km
- Kedleston Street Stores0.5 km
- Littleover Local1.0 km
- Birds (Derby ) Ltd0.5 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Derby0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Milestone House0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- Catering at the Woodlark Inn0.4 km
- Derby Deaf Club0.6 km
- Derby West End Bowls Club0.7 km
- Derwent Rowing Club0.7 km
- Dubrek Studios0.4 km
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Aramark@University of Derby0.9 km
- Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.9 km
- Downtown Cafe / Burger Shack Derby0.7 km
- Kin Lounge Limited0.8 km
- Cafe Ashiana0.2 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Lucky House0.6 km
- The Dessert Project0.8 km
- Top Chef0.5 km
- Abby Grill Ltd0.2 km
- Billy's Desserts0.3 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.6 km
- Peartree3.1 km
- Spondon5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Friar Gate0.0 km
- Friar Gate0.1 km
- FriarGate0.1 km
- Friar Gate Bridge0.1 km
- Bold Lane Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE11EH · Data under Open Government Licence