Dale Road is in Spondon, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 7DH 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 7DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7DJ, DE21 7QB, DE21 7DR, DE21 7DQ, DE21 7DP, DE21 7RE, DE21 7DS, DE21 7QA, DE21 7DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.6% | 37.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 41.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 42.8% | 39.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 42.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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 | 20.7% | 15.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 9.4% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 20.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 24.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.9% | 98.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Road was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Spondon and the 245th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-09-05 | £223,687 |
| 128 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-07-09 | £271,918 |
| 124 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-12 | £208,147 |
| 138 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-14 | £192,448 |
| 152 Dale Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-23 | £197,137 |
DE21 7DH 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Infant School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,216 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 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 2,653 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 | 4,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 5,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ockbrook School The Settlement , Ockbrook DE72 3RJ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwell School Ockbrook , DE72 3RW | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gateway Nursery School Henley House, Lows Lane , Stanton by Dale DE7 4PP | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 4,628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Club | 7 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 1,052 yd | |
| The Clock Bistro | 17-19 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 1,056 yd | |
| Sizzling Pig Cafe | 79c Sitwell Street | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spondon Liberal Club | Moor Street | 912 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 982 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 1,025 yd | |
| The Hoptimist | 91 Sitwell Street | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Inn | Premises, 119 Dale Road | 51 yd | |
| Shalis | 121 Dale Road | 59 yd | |
| Peking House | 5 Chapel Side | 1,052 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Road Park DALE ROAD | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 861 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.