Drury Avenue is in Spondon, Derby and in Derby district. DE21 7FZ 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 Drury Avenue, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7FR, DE21 7GA, DE21 7GB, DE21 7FP, DE21 7FQ, DE21 7GE, DE21 7GD, DE21 7NF, DE21 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7FZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.2% | 33.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 44% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 21% | 12.4% | -8.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 31% | 35.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 40.3% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 17.9% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 22.5% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 22% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drury Avenue was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drury Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Spondon and the 371st lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Drury Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-06-15 | £281,126 |
| 20 Drury Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £121,155 | 2018-06-29 | £167,294 |
| 28 Drury Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2015-06-03 | £158,161 |
| 23 Drury Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2007-04-26 | £316,322 |
| 21 Drury Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2006-12-15 | £285,256 |
DE21 7FZ 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 7FZ 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%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,361 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Primary School , West Road DE21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | 2out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,378 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 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,692 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 4,249 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 | 3,763 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 | 3,124 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 | 4,504 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 5,302 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 | 190 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda Stores | 317 yd | |
| Community Care Hub | Community Centre, Craddock Avenue | 376 yd | |
| Just One More | 95 Sitwell Street | 513 yd | |
| Ghurka Junction | 140 Nottingham Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hoptimist | 91 Sitwell Street | 602 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 674 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 685 yd | |
| Spondon Liberal Club | Moor Street | 725 yd | |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Limited | The Old School, Chapel Street | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalicious | 42 Nottingham Road | 292 yd | |
| Zanfish Spondon | 40 Nottingham Road | 292 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 513 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 615 yd | |
| Peking House | 5 Chapel Side | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 483 Nottingham Road | 190 yd | |
| Co-operative | 497/499 Nottingham Road | 190 yd | |
| Co-operative | 68-70 Sitwell Street | 562 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Springfield Primary School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 962 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.