Marina Drive is in Spondon, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 7AF 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 Marina Drive, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7AE, DE21 7AH, DE21 7AB, DE21 7SZ, DE21 7SY, DE21 7AJ, DE21 7AA, DE21 7AS, DE21 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.5% | 29.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 50% | 55.4% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 12.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 32.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 98% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98% | 98.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 98% | 98.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Drive was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marina Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Spondon and the 298th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-10-20 | £306,331 |
| 4 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2025-03-31 | £257,006 |
| 6 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2025-03-28 | £254,998 |
| 1 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-10-18 | £222,564 |
| 25 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-03-09 | £254,461 |
DE21 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 5,348 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 | 135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School West Road , Spondon DE21 7AB | - not rated | 135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Church of England VA Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,094 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 | 334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 334 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,538 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 | 3,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,147 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 | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ockbrook School The Settlement , Ockbrook DE72 3RJ | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 3,656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Spondon Ltd | 40-42 Chapel Street | 477 yd | |
| The Cake Club | 7 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 488 yd | |
| The Clock Bistro | 17-19 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 495 yd | |
| Sizzling Pig Cafe | 79c Sitwell Street | 631 yd | |
| Just One More | 95 Sitwell Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Arms | 21 Locko Road | 235 yd | |
| Spondon Cricket Club | The Hsg Oval, 144 Locko Road | 281 yd | |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Limited | The Old School, Chapel Street | 319 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 559 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 5 Chapel Side | 488 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 607 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 675 yd | |
| 3 Chefs Fish Bar | 47 Roosevelt Avenue | 1,029 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 68-70 Sitwell Street | 600 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 567 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 | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.