The Chase is in Little Eaton, Derby and in Erewash district. DE21 5AS is located in the Little Eaton & Stanley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, Little Eaton, Derby, DE21 5AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 5AT, DE21 5AR, DE21 5AE, DE21 5AP, DE21 5AL, DE21 5AN, DE21 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 5AS 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 | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DE21 5AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 20.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 62.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 44.8% | 53.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 16% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 23% | 12.9% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 34% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.5% | 96% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% lower than the Little Eaton & Stanley average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
The Chase has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Little Eaton & Stanley and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Chase, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-05-02 | £294,319 |
| 31 The Chase, Derby, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-03-24 | £469,652 |
| 9 The Chase, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-12-17 | £286,362 |
| Woodlea, 1 The Chase, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-12-01 | £541,704 |
| 8 The Chase, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-12-17 | £439,545 |
DE21 5AS 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Eaton Primary School Alfreton Road , Little Eaton DE21 5AB | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church Street , Horsley DE21 5BR | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Duffield DE56 4EB | 4out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Church of England Primary School Moorside Lane , Holbrook DE56 0TW | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duffield the Meadows Primary School Park Road , Duffield DE56 4GT | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 4out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 4,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 5,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 5,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell and Harp | Alfreton Road | 140 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Alfreton Road Coxbench Derby Derbyshire | 583 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.