Willowcroft Road is in Spondon, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 7FR 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 Willowcroft Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7FQ, DE21 7FZ, DE21 7GB, DE21 7NF, DE21 7GD, DE21 7NH, DE21 7GE, DE21 7SP, DE21 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7FR 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 | 55% | 51.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45% | 48.1% | 3.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around DE21 7FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 42.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 32.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 28.7% | 19.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 26.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 89.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.2% | 94.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowcroft Road was 117.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% higher than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willowcroft Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Spondon and the 257th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Willowcroft Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-12-02 | £290,694 |
| 41 Willowcroft Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-27 | £150,772 |
| 3 Willowcroft Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-01-29 | £155,191 |
| 9 Willowcroft Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2016-07-12 | £181,841 |
| 9 Willowcroft Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2009-06-17 | £159,013 |
DE21 7FR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Primary School , West Road DE21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | 2out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,430 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 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,681 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,762 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 | 3,100 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 4,576 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 5,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire County Cricket Ground | Nottingham Road | 98 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda Stores | 295 yd | |
| Community Care Hub | Community Centre, Craddock Avenue | 354 yd | |
| Ghurka Junction | 140 Nottingham Road | 488 yd | |
| Just One More | 95 Sitwell Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hoptimist | 91 Sitwell Street | 696 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 768 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 782 yd | |
| Spondon Liberal Club | Moor Street | 816 yd | |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Limited | The Old School, Chapel Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalicious | 42 Nottingham Road | 193 yd | |
| Zanfish Spondon | 40 Nottingham Road | 193 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 607 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 711 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 5 Edmund Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 483 Nottingham Road | 98 yd | |
| Co-operative | 497/499 Nottingham Road | 98 yd | |
| Co-operative | 68-70 Sitwell Street | 659 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Springfield Primary School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.