Postcode DE1 2BB 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 1,501.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 15.6× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Riverside Gardens.
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.
Cathedral Quarter & California has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,501.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.0% 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.
The average income per household in Cathedral Quarter & California is £40,348 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from DE1 2BB.
Cathedral Quarter & California near DE1 2BB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derby located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Derby | N/A | Walking directions to Derby |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Green | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £280,000 | £233 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £170,000 | £217 |
| Terraced | 39 | £130,000 | £146 |
| Flats | 19 | £120,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE1 2BB.
In the DE1 2BB postcode area, located within Cathedral Quarter & California, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE1 2BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | James Convenience | Morledge, Derby, DE1 2AY | Walking directions to James Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | L N Mart | 11 Morledge, Derby, DE1 2AW | Walking directions to L N Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Super Ezee Shop | 5 Exchange Street, Derby, DE1 2DU | Walking directions to Super Ezee Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Your Local Shop | 27-29 East Street, Derby, DE1 2AL | Walking directions to Your Local Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Albert Street Market | 21 Albert Street, Derby, DE1 2DS | Walking directions to Albert Street Market |
Annual council tax rates for Derby district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE1 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ceclie Yvonne Wright
Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Gulfraz Nawaz
Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Shiraz Khan
Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Baggy Shanker
Derby South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE1 2BB records about 1502 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.
The median sale price around DE1 2BB in Cathedral Quarter & California is £130,000 (about £159 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to DE1 2BB, including Landau Forte College (Outstanding), Castleward Spencer Academy and Becket Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DE1 2BB is Derby, about 877 m away.
DE1 2BB scores 9 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).
The Member of Parliament for Derby South covering DE1 2BB 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).
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.