Matlock Road is in Chaddesden, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 4QD is located in the Chaddesden North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Matlock Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 4PX, DE21 4QH, DE21 4PY, DE21 4QB, DE21 4QG, DE21 4PJ, DE21 4QE, DE21 4PL, DE21 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 4QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.7% | 40.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 43.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 49.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.1% | 23.2% | -14.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 12.3% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 29% | 21.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 98.5% | 91.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 91.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matlock Road was 182.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% higher than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Matlock Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 143rd highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Matlock Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2019-11-29 | £187,607 |
| 120 Matlock Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-08-03 | £140,091 |
| 122 Matlock Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-01-31 | £152,537 |
| 137 Matlock Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-01-29 | £137,366 |
| 141 Matlock Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-08-08 | £163,085 |
DE21 4QD 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,593 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 | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Primary School Springwood Drive , Oakwood DE21 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Infant & Nursery School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Junior School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 697 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,386 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 | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 991 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 991 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferriby School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy special converter | No | 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 | 517 yd | |
| Oakwood Community Centre Cafe | Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak and Acorn | Danebridge Crescent | 381 yd | |
| Windmill Inn | Mansfield Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Fish Bar | Unit 6, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 377 yd | |
| Peony House | 7 Oakwood District Centre | 381 yd | |
| Fish & Chips @ Pizza Village | 10 Mercaston Road | 392 yd | |
| Lucky House | 14 Mercaston Road | 432 yd | |
| Oakwood Chef | 76 Vestry Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 383 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | Wollaton Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springwood Leisure Centre Springwood Drive | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 526 yd |
| Da Vinci Academy St. Andrews View | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Oakwood Park Springwood Drive | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Rainbow Park FIELDSWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 916 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 | 168.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.