Oakleigh Avenue is in Chaddesden, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 6GZ 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 Oakleigh Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 6FT, DE21 6NL, DE21 6HR, DE21 6HD, DE21 6NE, DE21 6ND, DE21 6HE, DE21 6PD, DE21 6HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE21 6GZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 35% | 37.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 44.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 49.7% | 37.7% | -12.0% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 44.8% | 14.3% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.9% | 17.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 28.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.1% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakleigh Avenue was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakleigh Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 195th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oakleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2025-04-04 | £182,789 |
| 29 Oakleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2025-03-28 | £170,166 |
| 25 Oakleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-16 | £165,648 |
| 35 Oakleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2023-12-20 | £226,886 |
| 5 Oakleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-06-17 | £139,266 |
DE21 6GZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Chaddesden, Derby Newstead Avenue , Chaddesden DE21 6NU | - not rated | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Avenue , Chaddesden DE21 6NU | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Junior School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Infant School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Junior School Sunny Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WJ | - not rated | 1,186 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 | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 3,665 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 | 4,558 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 | 1,854 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Cafe | Chaddesden Park Cafe, Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden Lane | 578 yd | |
| Katherine's Gifts and Coffee Bar | 159 Chaddesden Lane | 701 yd | |
| Climbing Unit | Unit 5, Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road | 798 yd | |
| Bread and Butter Cafe | 12-14 Cornwall Road | 821 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 3 Wyvernside | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Social Club | 389/391 Nottingham Road | 191 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Nottingham Road | 511 yd | |
| The Hoppy Place | 488 Nottingham Road | 522 yd | |
| Chaddesden Jubilee Club | 155 Chaddesden Lane | 647 yd | |
| Wilmot Arms | Wilmot Arms, 2 Morley Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 493 Nottingham Road | 366 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, St Marys Retail Park, Nottingham Road | 383 yd | |
| Papa John's | 509 Nottingham Road | 431 yd | |
| Pizza Kitchen | 486 Nottingham Road | 512 yd | |
| Scoops Express / Mama's Pasta Kitchen | 494 Nottingham Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Nottingham Road | 355 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Supermarket, Nottingham Road | 542 yd | |
| Iceland | 490-492 Nottingham Road | 563 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 1, The Blue Boy, Wiltshire Road | 783 yd | |
| Co-operative | 43 Sussex Circus | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Pf CHADDESDEN LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 671 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 | 116.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.