Ramblers Drive is in Oakwood, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 2XN 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 Ramblers Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 2XL, DE21 2XS, DE21 2XH, DE21 2XJ, DE21 2XQ, DE21 2XA, DE21 2XB, DE21 2XF, DE21 2XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 2XN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.1% | 36.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 46.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 56.8% | 52.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2XN this area, 9.9% 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 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 10.7% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 43% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96% | 94.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.4% | 94.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ramblers Drive was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ramblers Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Oakwood and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ramblers Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2025-04-11 | £166,417 |
| 42 Ramblers Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-24 | £165,639 |
| 56 Ramblers Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2025-01-22 | £155,098 |
| 25 Ramblers Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £179,250 | 2024-03-28 | £185,697 |
| 46 Ramblers Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-12-14 | £163,193 |
DE21 2XN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Primary School Springwood Drive , Oakwood DE21 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Infant School Wood Road , Chaddesden DE21 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | 1out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 1out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Primary School Main Road , Morley DE7 6DF | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,024 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 | 2,356 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 4,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 383 yd | |
| Mustang Masala | 47 Smalley Drive | 396 yd | |
| Derby County Football Club | Moor Farm Training Centre, Morley Road | 864 yd | |
| Derby College Students Union | Mansfield Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Corner | Morley Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | 45 Smalley Drive | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 49 Smalley Drive | 320 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 | 696 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.