Avondale Road is in Spondon, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 7AW 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 Avondale Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7AP, DE21 7AQ, DE21 7AJ, DE21 7AH, DE21 7AT, DE21 7AX, DE21 7AG, DE21 7JD, DE21 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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 | 22.1% | 16.7% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 66.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 47.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 35.5% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 96.5% | 98.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 98.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Road was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% lower than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Avondale Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Spondon and the 4th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Avondale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-08-02 | £225,884 |
| 7 Avondale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-03-20 | £178,026 |
| 14 Avondale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-01-03 | £245,797 |
| 27 Avondale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-07-13 | £287,229 |
| 12 Avondale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2017-11-23 | £274,400 |
DE21 7AW 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 7AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 4,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School West Road , Spondon DE21 7AB | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Church of England VA Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | 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 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 627 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,558 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 | 3,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,043 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 | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ockbrook School The Settlement , Ockbrook DE72 3RJ | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 3,649 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 | 3,873 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 3,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Club | 7 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 495 yd | |
| The Clock Bistro | 17-19 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 508 yd | |
| Empire Spondon Ltd | 40-42 Chapel Street | 526 yd | |
| Sizzling Pig Cafe | 79c Sitwell Street | 677 yd | |
| Just One More | 95 Sitwell Street | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Arms | 21 Locko Road | 333 yd | |
| Spondon Cricket Club | The Hsg Oval, 144 Locko Road | 378 yd | |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Limited | The Old School, Chapel Street | 424 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 566 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 5 Chapel Side | 495 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 636 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 68-70 Sitwell Street | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Springfield Primary School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 624 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 | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.