Cardigan Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 6DX is located in the Chaddesden West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardigan Street, Derby, DE21 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 6EH, DE21 6DY, DE21 6DT, DE21 6AY, DE21 6EJ, DE21 6DN, DE21 6DU, DE21 6EG, DE21 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE21 6DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 54.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE21 6DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.4% | 57.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 30.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 52% | 40.8% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 37.8% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around DE21 6DX this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.6% | 33.1% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.1% | 88.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 87.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 87.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 36.4% | 13.5% | 22.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.5% | 37.2% | 28.3% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardigan Street was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardigan Street has the 39th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 367th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Cardigan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-08-16 | £158,631 |
| 72 Cardigan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-05-17 | £139,873 |
| 55 Cardigan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-10-09 | £134,288 |
| 60 Cardigan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2016-11-18 | £140,148 |
| 51 Cardigan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-05-23 | £155,096 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE21 6DX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Primary School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Community School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Community Primary School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Junior School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Infant School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 5,214 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 | 3,823 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 972 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | - not rated | 1,422 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Mansfield Road , DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Butter Cafe | 12-14 Cornwall Road | 576 yd | |
| Climbing Unit | Unit 5, Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road | 709 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing | The County Ground, Nottingham Road | 782 yd | |
| The Base | 19 Enterprise Way | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lace Club Limited | 170 Nottingham Road | 642 yd | |
| Chaddesden Park Social Club | 389/391 Nottingham Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QQ Takeaway | 113 Wiltshire Road | 311 yd | |
| Sing Sing Jan | 107 Wiltshire Road | 334 yd | |
| The Modern | 84 Wiltshire Road | 345 yd | |
| First Choice | 101 Wiltshire Road | 349 yd | |
| Masala Nights | 168-170 Mayfield Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Unit 1, The Blue Boy, Wiltshire Road | 296 yd | |
| Co-operative | 43 Sussex Circus | 526 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wheatcroft Way | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Centre (Closed) Grandstand Road | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Racecourse Playing Fields Off St. Marks Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Nuffield Health Derby Fitness & Wellbeing Gym THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 193.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.