Ravenscroft Drive is in Chaddesden, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 6NX is located in the Chaddesden East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ravenscroft Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 6NY, DE21 6NW, DE21 6LQ, DE21 6NT, DE21 6LX, DE21 6NR, DE21 6NA, DE21 6NU, DE21 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 6NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 24.5% | 31.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 51.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 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 | 43.1% | 46% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 16.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 26.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 96.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.6% | 96.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 96.9% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenscroft Drive was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravenscroft Drive has the 27th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 209th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ravenscroft Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-04-18 | £135,681 |
| 31 Ravenscroft Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2024-03-28 | £308,623 |
| 36 Ravenscroft Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-09-21 | £167,738 |
| 10 Ravenscroft Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-03-29 | £173,049 |
| 7 Ravenscroft Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-09-14 | £241,707 |
DE21 6NX 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,015 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 Voluntary Academy Newstead Avenue , Chaddesden DE21 6NU | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Farm Community Primary School Foyle Avenue , Chaddesden DE21 6TZ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Carson Road , Chaddesden DE21 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy Deborah Drive , Chaddesden DE21 4RJ | 1out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,065 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,461 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 | 1,870 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 | 4,663 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 3,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Cafe | Chaddesden Park Cafe, Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden Lane | 360 yd | |
| Katherine's Gifts and Coffee Bar | 159 Chaddesden Lane | 663 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 3 Wyvernside | 888 yd | |
| KFC Restaurant | 4 Wyvernside | 940 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wyvern Retail Park | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Carvery | Nottingham Road | 180 yd | |
| The Hoppy Place | 488 Nottingham Road | 230 yd | |
| Chaddesden Park Social Club | 389/391 Nottingham Road | 417 yd | |
| Chaddesden Jubilee Club | 155 Chaddesden Lane | 633 yd | |
| Wilmot Arms | Wilmot Arms, 2 Morley Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 509 Nottingham Road | 152 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 493 Nottingham Road | 152 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, St Marys Retail Park, Nottingham Road | 223 yd | |
| Pizza Kitchen | 486 Nottingham Road | 225 yd | |
| Scoops Express / Mama's Pasta Kitchen | 494 Nottingham Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Nottingham Road | 157 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Supermarket, Nottingham Road | 203 yd | |
| Iceland | 490-492 Nottingham Road | 258 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wyvern Way | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Pf CHADDESDEN LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School CARSON ROAD | grass pitches | 989 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 | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.