Devas Gardens is in Spondon, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 7AD is located in the Spondon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devas Gardens, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7LP, DE21 7AB, DE21 7AA, DE21 7LN, DE21 7LL, DE21 7LQ, DE21 7SY, DE21 7AE, DE21 7AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE21 7AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 7AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 26.7% | 27% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 55.3% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.4% | 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 | 39.1% | 51.4% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 42% | 33.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 34.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 95.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.7% | 96.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devas Gardens was 130.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% higher than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devas Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Spondon and the 228th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% 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 Devas Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-26 | £245,975 |
| 12 Devas Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-06-14 | £203,684 |
| 6 Devas Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-11-27 | £231,699 |
| 2 Devas Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-08-06 | £454,618 |
| 2 Devas Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2017-08-07 | £254,970 |
DE21 7AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE21 7AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Primary School , West Road DE21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Carson Road , Chaddesden DE21 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | 2out of 4 | 1,285 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 | 62 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,537 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 4,450 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 | 3,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,087 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 | 3,788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 4,540 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Spondon Ltd | 40-42 Chapel Street | 442 yd | |
| The Clock Bistro | 17-19 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 489 yd | |
| The Cake Club | 7 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 489 yd | |
| Sizzling Pig Cafe | 79c Sitwell Street | 562 yd | |
| Just One More | 95 Sitwell Street | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Arms | 21 Locko Road | 294 yd | |
| Spondon Cricket Club | The Hsg Oval, 144 Locko Road | 300 yd | |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Limited | The Old School, Chapel Street | 302 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 541 yd | |
| The Hoptimist | 91 Sitwell Street | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 5 Chapel Side | 489 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 557 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 585 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 837 yd | |
| Cobalicious | 42 Nottingham Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 68-70 Sitwell Street | 525 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 837 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 483 Nottingham Road | 928 yd | |
| Co-operative | 497/499 Nottingham Road | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Springfield Primary School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 668 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 | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.