Deborah Drive is in Chaddesden, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 4RJ 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 Deborah Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 4RL, DE21 4TL, DE21 4NH, DE21 4QU, DE21 4NJ, DE21 4LX, DE21 4UP, DE21 4LU, DE21 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 4RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.8% | 2.0% | 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 | 26.1% | 34.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 44.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 39.6% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 16.8% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 13.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 8.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 22.3% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 15.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.3% | 92.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deborah Drive was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deborah Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 199th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Deborah Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2025-05-23 | £260,500 |
| 30 Deborah Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-08-19 | £192,963 |
| 18 Deborah Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2021-06-18 | £233,366 |
| 38 Deborah Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-08-27 | £217,102 |
| 9 Deborah Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-07-28 | £283,261 |
DE21 4RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Close Infant School Wood Road , Chaddesden DE21 4LY | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | 1out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Carson Road , Chaddesden DE21 6JW | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Avenue , Chaddesden DE21 6NU | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,117 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,892 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 | 1,891 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 3,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine's Gifts and Coffee Bar | 159 Chaddesden Lane | 401 yd | |
| Chaddesden Park Cafe | Chaddesden Park Cafe, Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden Lane | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Arms | Wilmot Arms, 2 Morley Road | 319 yd | |
| Chaddesden Jubilee Club | 155 Chaddesden Lane | 443 yd | |
| The Oak and Acorn | Danebridge Crescent | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Road Fish Bar | 37 Wood Road | 123 yd | |
| Mings Court | 43 Wood Road | 123 yd | |
| New Champions Kitchen | 157 Chaddesden Lane | 431 yd | |
| 3 Chefs Fish Bar | 47 Roosevelt Avenue | 808 yd | |
| Lucky House | 14 Mercaston Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | Wollaton Road | 804 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Oakwood District Centre, Danebridge Crescent | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lees Brook Community School MORLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School CARSON ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Pf CHADDESDEN LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 912 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.