Waterford Drive is in Chaddesden, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 6TH 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 Waterford Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 6TU, DE21 6TJ, DE21 6TW, DE21 6TG, DE21 6TQ, DE21 6TP, DE21 6TT, DE21 6TX, DE21 6TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE21 6TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.4% | 52.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 35.9% | 37.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 44.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 35% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 41.1% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 22.4% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 14.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 10.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 93.9% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 99.4% | 93.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 92.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterford Drive was 153.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterford Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 188th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-01-18 | £168,126 |
| 160 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-18 | £162,869 |
| 170 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £168,750 | 2023-06-30 | £177,066 |
| 180 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2020-10-09 | £162,362 |
| 95 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-02-17 | £158,041 |
DE21 6TH 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Farm Community Primary School Foyle Avenue , Chaddesden DE21 6TZ | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Junior School Sunny Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WJ | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Church of England VA Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 2,089 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 | 1,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,801 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 | 5,372 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 | 1,814 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Atm At Sainsburys, Wyvern Centre, Wyvern Way | 627 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wyvern Retail Park | 691 yd | |
| Gather & Gather PCO | Marine Power, Raynesway | 765 yd | |
| Harrison Catering at Balfour Beatty | West Service Road | 894 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 3 Wyvernside | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Crown | 2 Cavan Drive | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 625 yd | |
| Burger King | Wyvern Side | 691 yd | |
| Chaddesden Fish Bar | 480 Nottingham Road | 1,089 yd | |
| 3 Chefs | 472 Nottingham Road | 1,089 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 492a Nottingham Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 625 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wyvern Way | 691 yd | |
| Iceland | 490-492 Nottingham Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Choices Health Clubs (Derby) RAYNESWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 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 | 228.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.