Dale Road is in Spondon, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 7DG 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 Dale Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7DF, DE21 7RR, DE21 7EF, DE21 7EL, DE21 7DZ, DE21 7EH, DE21 7ED, DE21 7EY, DE21 7RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 7DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 23.7% | 27.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 58.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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 | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 23.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 27% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 98% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.3% | 97.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Road was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Spondon and the 186th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-23 | £213,483 |
| 53 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-02 | £306,914 |
| 21 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £457,059 | 2021-06-24 | £533,323 |
| 29 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-11-01 | £297,253 |
| 27 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2019-06-28 | £475,605 |
DE21 7DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | 2out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Primary School , West Road DE21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,993 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 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 4,652 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 4,646 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 | 4,173 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 | 4,556 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 4,870 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 652 yd | |
| The Clock Bistro | 17-19 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 658 yd | |
| Sizzling Pig Cafe | 79c Sitwell Street | 703 yd | |
| Empire Spondon Ltd | 40-42 Chapel Street | 718 yd | |
| Just One More | 95 Sitwell Street | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spondon Liberal Club | Moor Street | 530 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 598 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 632 yd | |
| The Hoptimist | 91 Sitwell Street | 661 yd | |
| Spondon Cricket Club | The Hsg Oval, 144 Locko Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalis | 121 Dale Road | 369 yd | |
| Oriental Inn | Premises, 119 Dale Road | 414 yd | |
| Peking House | 5 Chapel Side | 652 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 668 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 68-70 Sitwell Street | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Dale Road Park DALE ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 921 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 | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.