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Cathedral Quarter & California

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About

The Cathedral Quarter is centred around Derby Cathedral and its surrounding cobbled streets. This area contains a mix of independent shops, cafes, and historic buildings, including the 16th-century Old Courthouse. The area's layout and architecture reflect its long history as a commercial and religious centre.

To the north lies the California area, a primarily residential district with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is named after the California Inn public house. The area is characterised by its quiet streets and local community amenities, situated close to the Derwent River and the railway line.

Area overview

On average Cathedral Quarter & California has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 380 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathedral Quarter & California is £40,348 per year. There are 4 schools in Cathedral Quarter & California: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cathedral Quarter & California is home to around 12,267 people, with a population density of about 5,531.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
380
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cathedral Quarter & California Population
12,267
Population density
5,531.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
177.47(+415%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.18(+274%)
Shoplifting
55.84(+543%)
Public order
48.99(+608%)
Drugs
45.24(+1455%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,945
56.62%
Other White
1,756
14.31%
African
699
5.7%
Indian
476
3.88%
Other
363
2.96%
Total population: 12,267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,540
33.64%
Level 3 (A level)
2,360
22.43%
No qualifications
1,735
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,182
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
930
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 10,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,900
49.53%
Other social rented
992
16.94%
Owns with a mortgage
651
11.12%
Owns outright
587
10.03%
Social rents from council
525
8.97%
Total households: 5,855

Property prices in Cathedral Quarter & California

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Cathedral Quarter & California area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cathedral Quarter & California in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cathedral Quarter & California over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£100,000
Terraced49£140,000
Semi-Detached5£205,000
Detached1£185,000

10 years median price trend in Cathedral Quarter & California

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathedral Quarter & California.

All postcodes in Cathedral Quarter & California

DE223PN

Westbury Street

DE223YF

Abbey Street

DE11BE

The Strand

DE223LQ

Lonsdale Place

DE11LB

Gerard Court

DE11NA

Crown Park Industrial Estate

DE223TB

Boyer Street

DE11PD

Gerard Street

DE11QT

St James Street

DE12XJ

Darley

DE223UG

Pelham Street

DE11EZ

Friar Gate

DE11SZ

Babington Lane

DE223UN

Pittar Street

DE12PL

Arboretum

DE13AF

Full Street

DE223PT

Dean Street

DE223PH

Amy Street

DE223QG

Werburgh Street

DE223SS

Abbey Street

DE223QN

Dunkirk

DE11RZ

Green Lane

DE223QB

Monk Street

DE11AP

Friar Gate

DE11JN

Talbot Street

DE223SH

Chancel Place

DE223UZ

Harrison Street

DE11HW

Bramble Street

DE11NX

Crompton Street

DE13FJ

Iron Gate

DE12EB

Stuart Street

DE11BJ

Cheapside

DE223UJ

Farm Street

DE13NR

Sadler Gate

DE223SP

Abbey Street

DE13GL

Iron Gate

DE223QW

Drewry Lane

DE11RP

Green Lane

DE12AL

East Street

DE19RS

Corporation Street

DE11NG

Uttoxeter Old Road

DE11UT

College Mews

DE11RX

Gower Street

DE11TS

Burton Road

DE11EX

Friar Gate

DE223RE

Ramshaw Way

DE13DS

Cathedral Road

DE12AD

St Peters Street

DE13NH

Sadler Gate

DE223LA

Radcliffe Drive

DE223WL

Churchside Walk

DE223YP

Abbey

DE223PG

Arundel Street

DE236AA

Burton Road

DE223PD

Bedford Street

DE11AJ

Boundary Road

DE223UL

Sun Street

DE223RF

Peet Street

DE223TT

Warner Street

DE223FN

Slack Lane

DE223TD

Parliament Street

DE223PS

Dean Street

DE223QZ

Freehold Street

DE12FS

Darley

DE11RL

St James Street

DE223TN

Bramfield Avenue

DE19ZB

Corporation Street

DE223RL

Parliament Street

DE13DW

St Michael's Lane

DE11XL

St Peter's Street

DE11PQ

Hill Brow

DE223TJ

Uttoxeter New Road

DE11LW

Great Northern Road

DE11UD

Cavendish Court

DE13JS

St Marys Gate

DE223TG

Boyer Street

DE11TZ

St Peter's Churchyard

DE12ED

Derwent Street

DE223TF

Abbey

DE223RJ

Parliament Street

DE223SB

Bakewell Street

DE11JL

Stafford Street

DE223WA

Raven Street

DE223TS

Warner Street

DE223PE

Bedford Street

DE223NY

Crosby Street

DE12BH

Cathedral Road

DE223RU

Lynton Street

DE223US

Riddings Street

DE223LE

Rowditch Avenue

DE11HJ

Wardwick

DE223RB

Freehold Street

DE223TH

Boyer Street

DE11AW

Gower Street

DE12AE

St Peter's Street

DE12NR

St Peter's Street

DE223UW

Sherwood Street

DE223XD

Boyer Street

DE11NY

Crompton Street

DE12FD

Darley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.