Saffron Drive is in Oakwood, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 2SW 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 Saffron Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 2SR, DE21 4PH, DE21 2SP, DE21 2TT, DE21 2SN, DE21 2TA, DE21 4PS, DE21 2BY, DE21 4PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE21 2SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 54.2% | 54.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 33.3% | 47.3% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 23.4% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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 | 38.9% | 37.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 20.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 26.2% | 24.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 8.9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 20.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 23.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 92.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 94.1% | 88.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 88% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saffron Drive was 432.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.2% higher than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Saffron Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 34th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Saffron Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2026-01-09 | £212,917 |
| 61 Saffron Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2025-08-26 | £274,014 |
| 51 Saffron Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-07-29 | £183,776 |
| 53 Saffron Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-04-05 | £147,747 |
| 51 Saffron Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-06-09 | £158,441 |
DE21 2SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,878 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 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Infant School Wood Road , Chaddesden DE21 4LY | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,089 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 | 2,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,235 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 | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferriby School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 Support Centre Cbss , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,865 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 | 523 yd | |
| St Philip’s Community Cafe | St Philips Church, Taddington Road | 774 yd | |
| Derby County Football Club | Moor Farm Training Centre, Morley Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak and Acorn | Danebridge Crescent | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peony House | 7 Oakwood District Centre | 134 yd | |
| Oakwood Fish Bar | Unit 6, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 140 yd | |
| Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village | 10 Mercaston Road | 571 yd | |
| Lucky House | 14 Mercaston Road | 599 yd | |
| Wood Road Fish Bar | 37 Wood Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 130 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | Wollaton Road | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springwood Leisure Centre Springwood Drive | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 310 yd |
| Oakwood Park Springwood Drive | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Da Vinci Academy St. Andrews View | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Lees Brook Community School MORLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.