Bedford Close is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE22 3HQ is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedford Close, Derby, DE22 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 3JQ, DE22 3PF, DE22 3JP, DE22 3PQ, DE22 3PE, DE22 3PP, DE22 3LB, DE22 3PN, DE22 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE22 3HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 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 | 36% | 36.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 44.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.3% | 40.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 41% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.5% | 16.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 31.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.4% | 74.4% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 83.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 83.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Close was 94.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedford Close has the 44th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 325th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bedford Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2024-09-27 | £262,727 |
| 3 Bedford Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-07-10 | £199,940 |
| Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy Unit Bedford Close, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £155,155 | 2015-06-26 | £229,304 |
| 7 Bedford Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-11-10 | £133,924 |
| 5 Bedford Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-11-16 | £240,904 |
DE22 3HQ 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Community Primary School Porter Road , DE23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 2out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramblebrook Cafe | Bramblebrook Community Centre, Stockbrook Street | 481 yd | |
| Balti International | 266-268 Uttoxeter New Road | 713 yd | |
| Insomnia Coffee Company | 471-473 Burton Road | 921 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 109 Woods Lane | 931 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 495 Burton Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd | 39 Farley Road | 354 yd | |
| Bedford Arms | Bedford Arms, 2 Bedford Street | 557 yd | |
| The Grange Banqueting Suite | 457 Burton Road | 736 yd | |
| The Argosy | Manor Road | 788 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | 534 Burton Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Fish Bar | 1 Stockbrook Road | 396 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Uttoxeter New Road | 656 yd | |
| New China Town | Take Away, 252 Uttoxeter New Road | 712 yd | |
| Heathers Sandwich Bar | 1a Boundary Road | 715 yd | |
| Pizza Paradise | 232a Uttoxeter New Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Farm Street | 946 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 Northview, Burton Road | 1,061 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 471/473 Burton Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Bemrose Community School UTTOXETER NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Littleover Tennis Club EASTWOOD DRIVE | tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Rowditch Recreation Ground Uttoxeter Old Road | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.