Houston Close is in Chaddesden, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 6RH 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 Houston Close, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 6QY, DE21 6QX, DE21 6RJ, DE21 6RB, DE21 6RF, DE21 6QU, DE21 6RL, DE21 6RA, DE21 6RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 6RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 40.6% | 46.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 38.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 2.7% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 34.2% | 48% | 13.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 35.8% | -9.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 16.9% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 16.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 20.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 6.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 96% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96.2% | 91.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Houston Close was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Houston Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Houston Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-05-01 | £205,984 |
| 1 Houston Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-01-04 | £192,205 |
| 4 Houston Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2014-07-11 | £190,948 |
| 6 Houston Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2014-01-17 | £207,411 |
| 1 Houston Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,925 | 2013-10-25 | £142,006 |
DE21 6RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Hill Junior School Sunny Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WJ | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Carson Road , Chaddesden DE21 6JW | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Junior School Tennessee Road , Chaddesden DE21 6LF | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 936 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | 4out of 4 | 3,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Cafe | Chaddesden Park Cafe, Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden Lane | 745 yd | |
| Katherine's Gifts and Coffee Bar | 159 Chaddesden Lane | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Crown | 2 Cavan Drive | 852 yd | |
| Wilmot Arms | Wilmot Arms, 2 Morley Road | 884 yd | |
| Chaddesden Jubilee Club | 155 Chaddesden Lane | 965 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Nottingham Road | 973 yd | |
| The Hoppy Place | 488 Nottingham Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chefs Fish Bar | 47 Roosevelt Avenue | 360 yd | |
| New Champions Kitchen | 157 Chaddesden Lane | 961 yd | |
| Scoops Express / Mama's Pasta Kitchen | 494 Nottingham Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Chaddesden Fish Bar | 480 Nottingham Road | 1,013 yd | |
| 3 Chefs | 472 Nottingham Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Supermarket, Nottingham Road | 947 yd | |
| Iceland | 490-492 Nottingham Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Primary School CARSON ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Pf CHADDESDEN LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 647 yd |
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Springfield Primary School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Lees Brook Community School MORLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 320 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.