Borrowash Road is in Spondon, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 7PH 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 Borrowash Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7PJ, DE21 7PL, DE21 7HG, DE21 7SJ, DE21 7HQ, DE21 7HR, DE21 7GW, DE21 7HN, DE21 7PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.3% | 35.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 42.3% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.4% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 42.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 26.9% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.7% | 93.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.3% | 94.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowash Road was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borrowash Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Spondon and the 350th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 Borrowash Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-31 | £237,674 |
| 339 Borrowash Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-02-03 | £210,710 |
| 351 Borrowash Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-06 | £406,845 |
| 360 Borrowash Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-11-21 | £272,696 |
| 361 Borrowash Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2018-08-20 | £330,966 |
DE21 7PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 5,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 5,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | 2out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook Junior School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook Junior School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook Infant School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 3,496 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 | 3,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,970 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 | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwell School Ockbrook , DE72 3RW | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 3,689 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghurka Junction | 140 Nottingham Road | 732 yd | |
| Community Care Hub | Community Centre, Craddock Avenue | 803 yd | |
| Bay of Bengal | 21 Victoria Avenue | 936 yd | |
| Rajni | 5 Derby Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Corner Deli | 2 Station Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spondon Bowls Club | Asterdale Banqueting&Sports Cl, Borrowash Road | 12 yd | |
| Lonely Boy Bar | 15 Victoria Avenue | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 5 Edmund Road | 425 yd | |
| Four Seasons | Unit 2, Victoria Avenue | 936 yd | |
| Diamond City | 9 Victoria Avenue | 936 yd | |
| Your Plaice | 30a Victoria Avenue | 936 yd | |
| Cobalicious | 42 Nottingham Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | Co Operative, Victoria Avenue | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Street Prims Fc Borrowash Road | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Derby Golf Centre Borrowash Road | golf | 223 yd |
| Anderson Electrical Arena (Borrowash Victoria Afc) Borrowash Road | grass pitches | 318 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.