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DE1 1PQ

Hill Brow

Arboretum

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Detailed insights for DE1 1PQ

Overview

Postcode DE1 1PQ is located in an urban city, within the Arboretum ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cathedral Quarter & California area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 434.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cathedral Quarter & California is £40,348 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Riverside Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
435
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Cathedral Quarter & California has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cathedral Quarter & California has a very high crime rate, with approximately 434.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.5%

Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Cathedral Quarter & California is £40,348 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from DE1 1PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cathedral Quarter & California near DE1 1PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE1 1PQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Derby

N/A

Walking directions to Derby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE1 1PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside GardensSmallWalking directions to Riverside Gardens
0.5 miCathedral GreenSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Green

Area Profile

Population
186
Population density
10,393.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
247.51(+618%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.21(+280%)
Public order
47.38(+585%)
Other theft
29.93(+425%)
Drugs
29.93(+929%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
55.91%
Other White
35
18.82%
African
8
4.3%
Other
8
4.3%
Caribbean
5
2.69%
Total population: 186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
29.76%
No qualifications
46
27.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.9%
Level 3 (A level)
19
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
46.23%
Other social rented
33
31.13%
Social rents from council
12
11.32%
Owns outright
5
4.72%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.77%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Arboretum

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£159
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £174K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £159 per square foot) in Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,279 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arboretum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£280,000£233
Semi-Detached4£170,000£217
Terraced39£130,000£146
Flats19£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arboretum

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,950£149,950£143,000£97,500
2017£200,000£118,996£155,000£98,500
2018£230,500£93,750£170,000£85,500
2019£152,000£93,500£150,000£108,500
2020£202,500£149,950£208,691£110,000
2021£190,500£137,950£207,500£186,000
2022£392,500£162,500£220,000£154,000
2023£288,500£181,000£145,000£128,500
2024£350,000£187,500£240,000£132,500
2025£285,000£156,500£144,000£130,000
2026£160,000£232,250£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£217£120£95
2017£153£209£160£97
2018£167£159£125£95
2019£129£132£116£103
2020£208£202£177£121
2021£192£191£156£214
2022£162£243£183£151
2023£165£315£199£137
2024£213£344£190£152
2025£176£252£155£163
2026£225£255£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arboretum in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 1PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 1PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026Flat 3, 14, Wilson Street, Derby, DE1 1PGFlatsLeasehold£32,000
25 Nov 2025130, Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RYDetachedFreehold£350,000
30 Apr 20256, Gerard Court, Derby, DE1 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£117,500
28 Mar 2025123, Gerard Street, Derby, DE1 1PDTerracedFreehold£174,500
27 Mar 202665, Crompton Street, Derby, DE1 1NXFlatsLeasehold£61,000

Schools

In the DE1 1PQ postcode area, located within Cathedral Quarter & California, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE1 1PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBecket Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Aided Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE1 1PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE1 1PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo Go Mini Market85 Macklin Street, Derby, DE1 1LFWalking directions to Go Go Mini Market
0.2 miDaily Choice81 Monk Street, Derby, DE22 3QEWalking directions to Daily Choice
0.2 miKaneshie Market29 Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RSWalking directions to Kaneshie Market
0.2 miAldiBurton Road, Derby, DE1 1THWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miUK Mini Market116 Burton Road, Derby, DE1 1TGWalking directions to UK Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,464
Band B£1,708
Band C£1,952
Band D£2,196
Band E£2,684
Band F£3,172
Band G£3,660
Band H£4,392

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE1 1PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ceclie Yvonne Wright

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Gulfraz Nawaz

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shiraz Khan

Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Baggy Shanker

Derby South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerby SouthE14001194
WardArboretumE05015511
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathedral Quarter & CaliforniaE02002808
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 013HE01034257
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE1 1PQ

Is DE1 1PQ (Cathedral Quarter & California) safe?

The area around DE1 1PQ records about 435 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DE1 1PQ?

The median sale price around DE1 1PQ in Cathedral Quarter & California is £130,000 (about £159 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE1 1PQ?

There are 20 schools close to DE1 1PQ, including Becket Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and St James' Church of England Aided Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE1 1PQ?

The closest station to DE1 1PQ is Derby, about 1,134 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE1 1PQ?

DE1 1PQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE1 1PQ (Cathedral Quarter & California) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby South covering DE1 1PQ is Baggy Shanker (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ceclie Yvonne Wright (Labour Party), Gulfraz Nawaz (Labour Party) and Shiraz Khan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.