Bleaklow Close is in Oakwood, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 2AJ is located in the Oakwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bleaklow Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 2AL, DE21 2AE, DE21 4TA, DE21 2AF, DE21 4GU, DE21 2AG, DE21 4TG, DE21 2AZ, DE21 4FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE21 2AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 53.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE21 2AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.2% | 50% | 29.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 41.7% | -28.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.6% | 61.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DE21 2AJ this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 2.1% | -5.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 47.9% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 91% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 89.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 89.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bleaklow Close was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% higher than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bleaklow Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Oakwood and the 247th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bleaklow Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-02-14 | £382,493 |
| 2 Bleaklow Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-08-04 | £234,685 |
| 12 Bleaklow Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-04-13 | £342,873 |
| 6 Bleaklow Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2020-07-31 | £309,608 |
| 11 Bleaklow Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, a newly built property | £335,995 | 2019-09-27 | £432,054 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall CofE VC Primary School Moor Road , Breadsall DE21 5LA | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Primary School Springwood Drive , Oakwood DE21 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 1out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Primary School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | 2out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Infant School Wood Road , Chaddesden DE21 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 3,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 696 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Community Centre Cafe | Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Cricket Club | Brookside Road | 258 yd | |
| Windmill Inn | Mansfield Road | 355 yd | |
| The Oak and Acorn | Danebridge Crescent | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Chef | 76 Vestry Road | 462 yd | |
| #Spice | 74 Vestry Road | 525 yd | |
| Oakwood Fish Bar | Unit 6, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 1,030 yd | |
| Peony House | 7 Oakwood District Centre | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Memorial Hall And Playing Fields Brookside Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 697 yd |
| Oakwood Park Springwood Drive | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Springwood Leisure Centre Springwood Drive | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 965 yd |
| Rainbow Park FIELDSWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.