West Side Park is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 7AY is located in the Alvaston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Side Park, Derby, DE21 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7AZ, DE21 7BH, DE24 8QW, DE24 8QS, DE24 8QU, DE24 8QY, DE24 8QX, DE24 8QT, DE24 8QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 38.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 42.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.2% | 37.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 44% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 20.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 85% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 92.4% | 83.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 83.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Side Park was 350.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
West Side Park has the 7th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 51st highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 West Side Park, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-06-19 | £307,754 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy 877 London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior Academy Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,405 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,715 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 | 5,341 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 | 1,688 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 4,836 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Cafe | Alvaston Park, Meadow Lane | 428 yd | |
| McDonalds | Linville Close | 465 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations | PO BOX 200 Raynesway | 480 yd | |
| Unity Cafe | 1262 London Road | 566 yd | |
| Choices Health Club | East Services Road, Raynesway | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Jay | Linville Close | 465 yd | |
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club | Trent Street | 559 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | Shardlow Road | 667 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Kebab House | 1 Hall Street | 479 yd | |
| Nancy's Snack Shack | 1204 London Road | 493 yd | |
| The Pizza Man | 1255 London Road | 512 yd | |
| Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway | 1285 London Road | 513 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 1264 London Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Raynesway | 481 yd | |
| Tesco | 1263/1265 London Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Iceland | 1295/1305 London Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alvaston & Boulton Cricket Club ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND RAYNESWAY | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Alvaston Park Meadow Lane | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 665 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy ALVASTON STREET | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Lakeside Primary Academy LONDON ROAD | 952 yd | |
| Choices Health Clubs (Derby) RAYNESWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.