Aberdare Close is in Oakwood, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 2RP 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 Aberdare Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 2RA, DE21 2RB, DE21 2RD, DE21 2TE, DE21 2RJ, DE21 2HB, DE21 2RW, DE21 2HE, DE21 2RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 2RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE21 2RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.5% | 33.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 54.2% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 59.1% | 46.2% | -12.9% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 41.3% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2RP this area, 5.2% 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 | 9.9% | 5.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 19.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 22.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 38% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 90.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 98.7% | 93.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 92.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberdare Close was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% higher than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aberdare Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oakwood and the 270th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

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 Aberdare Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-03 | £372,398 |
| 8 Aberdare Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-06-19 | £307,247 |
| 5 Aberdare Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2016-04-15 | £563,803 |
| 9 Aberdare Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-07-10 | £257,804 |
| 5 Aberdare Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £301,500 | 2007-01-24 | £452,928 |
DE21 2RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 5,372 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 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Infant School Wood Road , Chaddesden DE21 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School and Technology Centre St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 5,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferriby School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 Support Centre Cbss , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 2,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAVA Coffee Lounge | 43 Smalley Drive | 332 yd | |
| Mustang Masala | 47 Smalley Drive | 334 yd | |
| Derby County Football Club | Moor Farm Training Centre, Morley Road | 374 yd | |
| Oakwood Community Centre Cafe | Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Corner | Morley Road | 516 yd | |
| The Oak and Acorn | Danebridge Crescent | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | 45 Smalley Drive | 349 yd | |
| Peony House | 7 Oakwood District Centre | 957 yd | |
| Oakwood Fish Bar | Unit 6, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 49 Smalley Drive | 349 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby County Fc (Moor Farm Training Centre) MOOR FARM MOOR FARM MORLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Oakwood Park Springwood Drive | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Springwood Leisure Centre Springwood Drive | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 800 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.