Oakridge is in Chaddesden, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 4RB is located in the Oakwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakridge, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 4RD, DE21 4TY, DE21 4QW, DE21 4QU, DE21 4UP, DE21 4TL, DE21 4RJ, DE21 4RL, DE21 4RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE21 4RB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.1% | 37.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.1% | 38.1% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 17.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 12.4% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 18.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 93.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| 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 Oakridge was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakridge has the 10th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 137th lowest crime rate of 749 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 -79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oakridge, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-12-04 | £222,834 |
| 14 Oakridge, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-10-19 | £275,670 |
| 15 Oakridge, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-02-28 | £263,684 |
| 16 Oakridge, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-11-27 | £196,098 |
| 15 Oakridge, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-12-21 | £200,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Junior School Tennessee Road , Chaddesden DE21 6LF | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Tennessee Road , Chaddesden DE21 6LF | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Infant School Wood Road , Chaddesden DE21 4LY | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 412 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,348 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 | 947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine's Gifts and Coffee Bar | 159 Chaddesden Lane | 457 yd | |
| Chaddesden Park Cafe | Chaddesden Park Cafe, Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden Lane | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Arms | Wilmot Arms, 2 Morley Road | 359 yd | |
| Chaddesden Jubilee Club | 155 Chaddesden Lane | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Road Fish Bar | 37 Wood Road | 294 yd | |
| Mings Court | 43 Wood Road | 294 yd | |
| New Champions Kitchen | 157 Chaddesden Lane | 502 yd | |
| 3 Chefs Fish Bar | 47 Roosevelt Avenue | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | Wollaton Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lees Brook Community School MORLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School CARSON ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Pf CHADDESDEN LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 858 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.