Cavan Drive is in Chaddesden, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 6TW 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 Cavan Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 6TT, DE21 6TX, DE21 6TJ, DE21 6TY, DE21 6TU, DE21 6TB, DE21 6TH, DE21 6TN, DE21 6TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE21 6TW, 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 Cavan 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.
Cavan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cavan Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-02-14 | £152,298 |
| 16 Cavan Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-05 | £153,813 |
| 6 Cavan Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2018-02-13 | £168,047 |
| 18 Cavan Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-02-03 | £163,010 |
| 10 Cavan Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-04-11 | £155,096 |
DE21 6TW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,091 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 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Junior School Sunny Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WJ | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Carson Road , Chaddesden DE21 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,970 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 | 1,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,675 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 | 5,342 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 | 1,842 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Other independent 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 | 605 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wyvern Retail Park | 656 yd | |
| Gather & Gather PCO | Marine Power, Raynesway | 883 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 3 Wyvernside | 964 yd | |
| KFC Restaurant | 4 Wyvernside | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Crown | 2 Cavan Drive | 59 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Nottingham Road | 1,013 yd | |
| The Hoppy Place | 488 Nottingham Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Wyvern Side | 656 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 669 yd | |
| Chaddesden Fish Bar | 480 Nottingham Road | 976 yd | |
| 3 Chefs | 472 Nottingham Road | 976 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 492a Nottingham Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Wyvern Way | 656 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 669 yd | |
| Iceland | 490-492 Nottingham Road | 976 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Supermarket, Nottingham Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Choices Health Clubs (Derby) RAYNESWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| Chaddesden Park Pf CHADDESDEN LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 991 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.