Somerset Close is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE22 3XP is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 2016-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerset Close, Derby, DE22 3XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 3XQ, DE22 3XR, DE22 3XS, DE22 3LZ, DE22 3XT, DE22 3WU, DE22 3LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE22 3XP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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% | 47.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51% | 52.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 DE22 3XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 49% | 63.3% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 26.7% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 12.1% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 49.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 2.1% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 60.8% | 70.1% | 9.3% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 73.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 73.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 11.6% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 73.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 3.7% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Close was 551.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 23rd highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 328.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Somerset Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2025-02-19 | £279,562 |
| 36 Somerset Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-11-11 | £291,033 |
| 32 Somerset Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-04-30 | £286,700 |
| 15 Somerset Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-01-09 | £182,259 |
| 22 Somerset Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-03-29 | £315,676 |
DE22 3XP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DE22 3XP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS | - not rated | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Park Primary School Jackson Avenue , Mickleover DE3 9AY | 4out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 1out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,997 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 | 3,783 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 | 813 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple View School 305a Prince Charles Avenue , DE22 4LL | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit P1, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 381 yd | |
| Hickory Dickory's Playhouse | Unit C Kingsway Industrial Estate | 435 yd | |
| The Mallard Beefeater and Premier Inn | Southmead Way | 819 yd | |
| Balti International | 266-268 Uttoxeter New Road | 847 yd | |
| League of Friends Childrens Hospital Oasis Tea Bar | Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Highway | Kingsway | 211 yd | |
| The Argosy | Manor Road | 695 yd | |
| The Kingsway | Brackensdale Avenue | 770 yd | |
| Bedford Arms | Bedford Arms, 2 Bedford Street | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit P3, Kingsway Retail Park | 286 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Uttoxeter New Road | 811 yd | |
| New China Town | Take Away, 252 Uttoxeter New Road | 848 yd | |
| Mackworth Balti | 28 Humbleton Drive | 927 yd | |
| Kingsway Fish Bar | 24 Humbleton Drive | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kingsway | 211 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Kingsway | 211 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 512 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Southmead Way | 819 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Morley Street | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bemrose Community School UTTOXETER NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Rowditch Recreation Ground Uttoxeter Old Road | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.