DE23 8QU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St James Road, 0.8km from Pear Tree in Derby. Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Derby South constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE23 8QU has the character of 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 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8QU are sourced from Output Area E00068525 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES ROAD, DE23 8QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, DE23 8QU.
605
32
£ 31,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE23 8QU 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 8QU — 67% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 8QU. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 107,000
6 sales · Mean £ 116,825
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE23 8QU is moderate at 63 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
Hardwick Primary School
Walbrook Nursery School
Arboretum Primary School
Dale Community Primary School
Pear Tree Infant School
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Harrington Nursery School
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Haseeb Halal Meat and Grocery0.6 km
- Karim0.6 km
- Khanman Sweets0.4 km
- Rosehill Drapery & General Store0.6 km
- Royal Halal Meat & Bakery0.4 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd0.8 km
- Lyndhurst Bar0.6 km
- The Falstaff0.5 km
- Douglas Bar0.8 km
- Norman Arms0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Al Baraka0.7 km
- Oodles0.6 km
- Scoops Diner / Mama's Pasta Kitchen / Scoops Express / Izza Pizza0.5 km
- Istanbul Restaurant0.8 km
- New Desi Dera0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Apna Curries and Fast Food0.4 km
- BBQ Express0.5 km
- Chickeroo0.6 km
- Chilli Flames0.6 km
- Crown Pizza0.5 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ahmad Restaurant at Continental Hotel0.9 km
- A38 Woodlands0.8 km
- Victoria Park Hotel0.9 km
- Continental Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Ezze Shop0.3 km
- Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd)0.3 km
- One Beyond1.0 km
- Slovenske Potraviny0.5 km
- Super O'shee Market0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree1.1 km
- Derby1.7 km
- Spondon4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sikh Temple0.1 km
- Sikh Temple0.1 km
- Crewe Street0.2 km
- Crewe Street0.2 km
- Stanhope Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE238QU · Data under Open Government Licence