Westleigh Avenue, Derby, DE22 3BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE22 3BX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	48.1%	-1.0%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	50.9%	51.9%	1.0%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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	41.6%	37.2%	-4.4%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	38.8%	44%	5.2%	44.2%	-0.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	13.3%	9.2%	-4.1%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	5.6%	8%	2.4%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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	42.7%	36.9%	-5.8%	48.4%	-11.5%
Good health	41.8%	40.3%	-1.5%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	10.2%	12.9%	2.7%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	4.1%	8.1%	4.0%	4.0%	4.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.1%	22.6%	-1.5%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	9.1%	-2.8%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	15.1%	2.2%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	7%	8.3%	1.3%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	14.3%	-1.1%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	23.1%	27.8%	4.7%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	5.6%	2.8%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	2%	2.0%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	3.7%	1.9%	0.9%	2.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	91.8%	85.4%	-6.4%	81.4%	4.0%
Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	95%	92.5%	-2.5%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	3.1%	2.2%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	92.2%	-1.7%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.4%	6.4%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.5%	76.7%	-7.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	27.1%	13.5%	13.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.1%	37.2%	6.9%
Christian	46.1%	46.2%	-0.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Westleigh Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westleigh Avenue was 107.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% lower than the Mackworth & New Zealand average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westleigh Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Mackworth & New Zealand and the 291st highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DE22 3BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westleigh Avenue are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westleigh Avenue, Derby, DE22 3BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE22 3BX

Average Price
£203,896

Semi-Detached
£206,941

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£155,171

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westleigh Avenue

Average Price
£185,443

Semi-Detached
£185,443

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westleigh AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Westleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-08-16	£236,836
12 Westleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-02-19	£195,104
36 Westleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£161,000	2022-01-19	£184,408
30 Westleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-09-03	£253,676
34 Westleigh Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2019-12-13	£213,159

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE22 3BX

Employment

DE22 3BX 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	74
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	16
Other	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	28
Manufacturing	21
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Education	8
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ	3out of 4	1,112 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ	4out of 4	1,496 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR	3out of 4	1,769 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ	3out of 4	2,501 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ	4out of 4	3,440 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brackensdale Spencer Academy Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS	- not rated	400 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Reigate Park Primary Academy Reigate Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4EQ	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL	3out of 4	1,591 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH	3out of 4	1,876 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR	- not rated	1,320 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL	2out of 4	1,813 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF	4out of 4	2,659 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD	3out of 4	2,760 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ	4out of 4	3,348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE	- not rated	3,742 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU	3out of 4	1,214 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH	3out of 4	753 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple View School 305a Prince Charles Avenue , DE22 4LL	- not rated	1,578 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE	3out of 4	1,593 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB	3out of 4	1,675 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB	3out of 4	1,675 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sanctuary Retirement Living Ltd	34 Greenwich Drive North	277 yd
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse	Unit C Kingsway Industrial Estate	372 yd
McDonalds Markeaton Park	Kingsway	514 yd
Costa	Unit P1, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	664 yd
Blends at Markeaton St.	University Of Derby Markeaton Street Campus, Markeaton Street	760 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Travellers Rest	185 Ashbourne Road	571 yd
The Kingsway	Brackensdale Avenue	574 yd
The King's Highway	Kingsway	724 yd
Crescent Inn	83 Wild Street	920 yd
The Georgian House Hotel	32-36 Ashbourne Road	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway/Esso	Kingsway	454 yd
Subway	Unit P3, Kingsway Retail Park	520 yd
New Golden House	128 Ashbourne Road	796 yd
Markeaton Fish Bar	124/126 Ashbourne Road	796 yd
Pizza Cottage	71 Prince Charles Avenue	842 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	10 Morley Street	360 yd
Food Warehouse	Unit 1a, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	538 yd
Sainsbury's	Kingsway	724 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Kingsway	724 yd
Central England Co-operative Society	69 Prince Charles Avenue	846 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Royal School For The Deaf Derby ASHBOURNE ROAD	grass pitches	687 yd
The Room In The Park Handford Street (Closed) Handford Street		797 yd
Markeaton Park Markeaton Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	808 yd
Diocesan Centre THE DIOCESAN CENTRE THE DIOCESAN CENTRE MORNINGTON CRESCENT		897 yd
Ashgate Primary School ASHBOURNE ROAD	grass pitches	902 yd
Rowditch Recreation Ground Uttoxeter Old Road	grass pitches	935 yd
Knightsbridge Recreational Ground Knightsbridge	grass pitches	1,032 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE22 3BX