Willowside Green is in Spondon, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 7SP is located in the Spondon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willowside Green, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7NH, DE21 7ST, DE21 7NE, DE21 7NF, DE21 7NL, DE21 7RX, DE21 7FR, DE21 7FQ, DE21 7NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7SP 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 7SP, 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 Willowside Green 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.
Willowside Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Willowside Green, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-02-21 | £222,915 |
| 25 Willowside Green, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2023-11-17 | £188,830 |
| 47 Willowside Green, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-16 | £267,314 |
| 4 Willowside Green, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2022-04-11 | £237,884 |
| 1 Willowside Green, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-10-12 | £212,332 |
DE21 7SP 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 | 4,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,205 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 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Primary School , West Road DE21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,473 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 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,592 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 4,315 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 | 3,692 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 | 2,991 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 4,342 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 | 4,651 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 272 yd | |
| Ghurka Junction | 140 Nottingham Road | 454 yd | |
| Community Care Hub | Community Centre, Craddock Avenue | 454 yd | |
| Angel Hill Food Company @ Hello Fresh | Smartparc Food Hub, Collaboration Way | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hoptimist | 91 Sitwell Street | 888 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 959 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 973 yd | |
| Spondon Liberal Club | Moor Street | 1,008 yd | |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Limited | The Old School, Chapel Street | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalicious | 42 Nottingham Road | 125 yd | |
| Zanfish Spondon | 40 Nottingham Road | 125 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 5 Edmund Road | 745 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 799 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 894 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 | 850 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.