Hilltop is in Oakwood, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 4FX 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 Hilltop, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 4FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 4FW, DE21 2BS, DE21 2BH, DE21 4TT, DE21 2BL, DE21 2BR, DE21 2BQ, DE21 4TP, DE21 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE21 4FX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 54.4% | 51.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 37.9% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 48.3% | -13.5% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 11.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 23.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 34.2% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 89.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.7% | 94.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 93.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilltop was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% higher than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hilltop has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Oakwood and the 215th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Hilltop, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-05-09 | £273,878 |
| 13 Hilltop, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-31 | £263,797 |
| 43 Hilltop, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-07 | £101,758 |
| 20A Hilltop, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-06-30 | £304,696 |
| 14 Hilltop, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-08-20 | £298,215 |
DE21 4FX 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 1out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall CofE VC Primary School Moor Road , Breadsall DE21 5LA | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Primary School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | 2out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Primary School Springwood Drive , Oakwood DE21 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Community Primary School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,848 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 | 5,321 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 584 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damsons Coffee House | 2 Rectory Lane | 1,035 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wheatcroft Way | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Inn | Mansfield Road | 390 yd | |
| Breadsall Cricket Club | Brookside Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Spice | 74 Vestry Road | 231 yd | |
| Oakwood Chef | 76 Vestry Road | 290 yd | |
| 3 Spices | 4-6 Scarborough Rise | 743 yd | |
| Tasty Yummy | 2 Scarborough Rise | 744 yd | |
| Pizza House | 3 Pickering Rise | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 10 Scarborough Rise | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Park FIELDSWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Breadsall Memorial Hall And Playing Fields Brookside Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Da Vinci Academy St. Andrews View | grass pitches | 959 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.