Waterford Drive is in Chaddesden, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 6TJ 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 6TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 6TW, DE21 6TX, DE21 6TH, DE21 6TY, DE21 6TL, DE21 6TT, DE21 6TU, DE21 6TN, DE21 6TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 6TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 39.8% | 42.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 34.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 16.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 36% | 33.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 41.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 12.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 26.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 8.9% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 27.6% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.7% | 90% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86% 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% | 86% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterford Drive was 128.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Chaddesden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterford Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East and the 235th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-01-22 | £149,915 |
| 81 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-10-20 | £151,273 |
| 122 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-20 | £162,687 |
| 124 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-05-31 | £115,589 |
| 83 Waterford Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-11-11 | £180,465 |
DE21 6TJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,162 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 | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Avenue , Chaddesden DE21 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Carson Road , Chaddesden DE21 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,137 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 3,302 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 | 2,163 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 | 5,174 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 | 1,685 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Atm At Sainsburys, Wyvern Centre, Wyvern Way | 539 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wyvern Retail Park | 597 yd | |
| Gather & Gather PCO | Marine Power, Raynesway | 815 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 3 Wyvernside | 914 yd | |
| Harrison Catering at Balfour Beatty | West Service Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Crown | 2 Cavan Drive | 140 yd | |
| The Hoppy Place | 488 Nottingham Road | 1,022 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Nottingham Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Wyvern Side | 597 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 718 yd | |
| Chaddesden Fish Bar | 480 Nottingham Road | 980 yd | |
| 3 Chefs | 472 Nottingham Road | 980 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 492a Nottingham Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Wyvern Way | 597 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 718 yd | |
| Iceland | 490-492 Nottingham Road | 980 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Supermarket, Nottingham Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Choices Health Clubs (Derby) RAYNESWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Pf CHADDESDEN LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.