DE23 8EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Harriet Street, 0.3km from Rose Hill in Derby. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Derby South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.6% year-on-year. 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 DE23 8EQ are sourced from Output Area E00068059 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARRIET STREET, DE23 8EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRIET STREET, DE23 8EQ.
559
29
£ 31,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE23 8EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines DE23 8EQ — 61% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 8EQ. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
15 sales · Mean £ 91,416
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
2 sales · Mean £ 122,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DE23 8EQ are high at 140 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
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Arboretum Primary School
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Hardwick Primary School
Stonehill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Haseeb Halal Meat and Grocery0.2 km
- Karim0.2 km
- Khanman Sweets0.4 km
- Rosehill Drapery & General Store0.2 km
- Royal Halal Meat & Bakery0.4 km
- + 105 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd0.1 km
- Lyndhurst Bar0.2 km
- The Falstaff0.4 km
- Vulcan Arms0.9 km
- Melbourne Bar0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Al Baraka0.1 km
- Oodles0.2 km
- Scoops Diner / Mama's Pasta Kitchen / Scoops Express / Izza Pizza0.3 km
- Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park1.0 km
- University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar1.0 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Apna Curries and Fast Food0.4 km
- BBQ Express0.3 km
- Chickeroo0.2 km
- Chilli Flames0.2 km
- Crown Pizza0.3 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Food Mart Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.6 km
- One Beyond0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Ahmad Restaurant at Continental Hotel0.8 km
- A38 Woodlands0.8 km
- Victoria Park Hotel0.9 km
- The Stuart Hotel0.7 km
- Aston Court Hotel0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.0 km
- Peartree1.7 km
- Spondon4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Dashwood Street0.1 km
- Dashwood Street0.1 km
- Hartington Street0.2 km
- Charnwood Street0.3 km
- Morleston Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE238EQ · Data under Open Government Licence