Porters Place is in Spondon, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE21 7SY is located in the Spondon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porters Place, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE21 7AL, DE21 7AS, DE21 7AE, DE21 7JB, DE21 7SZ, DE21 7AA, DE21 7AN, DE21 7AH, DE21 7AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE21 7SY 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 | 53.8% | 51.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.1% | 1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 29.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 50% | 55.4% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.4% | 12.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 32.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 98% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98% | 98.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porters Place was 43.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Spondon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porters Place has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Spondon and the 211th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

DE21 7SY 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Primary School , West Road DE21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW | 2out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School Carson Road , Chaddesden DE21 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,299 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 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,776 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,758 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 | 3,329 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 | 3,878 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 4,093 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 5,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Spondon Ltd | 40-42 Chapel Street | 287 yd | |
| The Cake Club | 7 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 304 yd | |
| The Clock Bistro | 17-19 Chapel Side, Chapel Street | 310 yd | |
| Sizzling Pig Cafe | 79c Sitwell Street | 440 yd | |
| Just One More | 95 Sitwell Street | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Arms | 21 Locko Road | 57 yd | |
| Spondon Cricket Club | The Hsg Oval, 144 Locko Road | 92 yd | |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Limited | The Old School, Chapel Street | 128 yd | |
| Spondon Conservative Club | Spondon Village Club, 13 Chapel Street | 372 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, 2 Moor Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 5 Chapel Side | 304 yd | |
| Sitwell Fish Bar | Shop, 74 Sitwell Street | 417 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 79b Sitwell Street | 484 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 68-70 Sitwell Street | 409 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 483 Nottingham Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Co-operative | 497/499 Nottingham Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Derby Superstore, Derby Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spondon Cricket Club SPONDON CRICKET CLUB SPONDON CRICKET CLUB LOCKO ROAD | grass pitches | 90 yd |
| St Werburghs Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Springfield Primary School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| West Park School WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Brunswood Recreation Ground 35B 35B BROCKLEY | grass pitches | 434 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.