Selworthy Close is in Oakwood, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 2PF 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 Selworthy Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 2JW, DE21 2EF, DE21 2PA, DE21 2JS, DE21 2DW, DE21 2PQ, DE21 2PG, DE21 2JJ, DE21 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE21 2PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.2% | 52.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 29.4% | 32.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 50.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) 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 | 54.9% | 49.9% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 38.8% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2PF this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 38.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.8% | 88.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93.9% | 91.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 91.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selworthy Close was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selworthy Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oakwood and the 31st lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Selworthy Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-04-05 | £337,357 |
| 7 Selworthy Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2019-11-20 | £346,261 |
| 4 Selworthy Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2015-08-14 | £293,939 |
| 1 Selworthy Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-01-15 | £281,461 |
| 3 Selworthy Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2004-09-23 | £277,683 |
DE21 2PF 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Primary School Springwood Drive , Oakwood DE21 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Infant & Nursery School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Infant School Wood Road , Chaddesden DE21 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View School and Technology Centre St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 950 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,523 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 | 1,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,154 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferriby School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 Support Centre Cbss , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Community Centre Cafe | Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive | 373 yd | |
| St Philip’s Community Cafe | St Philips Church, Taddington Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak and Acorn | Danebridge Crescent | 357 yd | |
| Windmill Inn | Mansfield Road | 868 yd | |
| Breadsall Cricket Club | Brookside Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Fish Bar | Unit 6, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 348 yd | |
| Peony House | 7 Oakwood District Centre | 357 yd | |
| Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village | 10 Mercaston Road | 819 yd | |
| Oakwood Chef | 76 Vestry Road | 846 yd | |
| Lucky House | 14 Mercaston Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 363 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | Wollaton Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springwood Leisure Centre Springwood Drive | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 324 yd |
| Oakwood Park Springwood Drive | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Da Vinci Academy St. Andrews View | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Rainbow Park FIELDSWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.