Paddock Croft is in Oakwood, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 2NA is located in the Oakwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Croft, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 2EE, DE21 2LY, DE21 2US, DE21 2JB, DE21 2JA, DE21 2ND, DE21 2DG, DE21 2LZ, DE21 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 2NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 33.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 43.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 14.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 34.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 93% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 94.9% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Croft was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% lower than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock Croft has the 12th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oakwood and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Paddock Croft, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-07-26 | £198,122 |
| 6 Paddock Croft, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-01-15 | £223,487 |
| 4 Paddock Croft, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-04-27 | £221,272 |
| 1 Paddock Croft, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-10-15 | £251,218 |
| 4 Paddock Croft, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2014-10-31 | £201,226 |
DE21 2NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Infant & Nursery School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Primary School Springwood Drive , Oakwood DE21 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Primary School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 480 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School and Technology Centre St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 5,421 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 594 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferriby School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 Support Centre Cbss , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Support Centre Care of Behaviour Support Service , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip’s Community Cafe | St Philips Church, Taddington Road | 772 yd | |
| Oakwood Community Centre Cafe | Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Inn | Mansfield Road | 560 yd | |
| The Oak and Acorn | Danebridge Crescent | 820 yd | |
| Breadsall Cricket Club | Brookside Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Chef | 76 Vestry Road | 443 yd | |
| #Spice | 74 Vestry Road | 448 yd | |
| 3 Spices | 4-6 Scarborough Rise | 807 yd | |
| Tasty Yummy | 2 Scarborough Rise | 807 yd | |
| Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village | 10 Mercaston Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 10 Scarborough Rise | 777 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 825 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | Wollaton Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Park FIELDSWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Da Vinci Academy St. Andrews View | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Springwood Leisure Centre Springwood Drive | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 873 yd |
| Oakwood Park Springwood Drive | grass pitches | 942 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.