Grantham Avenue is in Derby and in Derby district. DE21 4FJ is located in the Chaddesden North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grantham Avenue, Derby, DE21 4FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 4FP, DE21 4FD, DE21 4BR, DE21 4DD, DE21 4FB, DE21 4FE, DE21 4FH, DE21 4FQ, DE21 4DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE21 4FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 4FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 29.1% | 48.4% | 19.3% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 34.1% | -16.6% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.9% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 23.5% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.9% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 19.8% | 8.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 17.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 95.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 96% | 91% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 89.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantham Avenue was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Chaddesden North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grantham Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chaddesden North and the 360th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Grantham Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-12-02 | £158,757 |
| 89 Grantham Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-01-30 | £203,014 |
| 74 Grantham Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-10-25 | £166,674 |
| 87 Grantham Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-14 | £151,933 |
| 83 Grantham Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-09-08 | £183,649 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE21 4FJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Hill Top Infant & Nursery School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Primary School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Junior School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 273 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School and Technology Centre St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 2,274 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 | 2,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,384 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 | 4,798 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 | 139 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 788 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 Support Centre Cbss , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,307 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 | 770 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wheatcroft Way | 858 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 1, Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road | 945 yd | |
| Taste Buds @ Barron McCann | Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Costa | Odeon Cinema, Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Inn | Mansfield Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Yummy | 2 Scarborough Rise | 189 yd | |
| 3 Spices | 4-6 Scarborough Rise | 189 yd | |
| Pizza House | 3 Pickering Rise | 537 yd | |
| #Spice | 74 Vestry Road | 767 yd | |
| Oakwood Chef | 76 Vestry Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 10 Scarborough Rise | 220 yd | |
| Co-operative | 43 Sussex Circus | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Park FIELDSWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Da Vinci Academy St. Andrews View | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Splash Fit Inspire Fitness Academy PERKINS WAY PERKINS WAY MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.