Ainsworth Drive is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE23 1GJ is located in the Blagreaves electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ainsworth Drive, Derby, DE23 1GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 1JT, DE23 1JJ, DE23 1GN, DE23 1GL, DE23 1HL, DE23 1QW, DE23 1GP, DE23 8DG, DE23 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 1GJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE23 1GJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 31.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 8.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 44.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 38.1% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 9.2% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around DE23 1GJ this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 31% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 25.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.8% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.8% 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 | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 16.4% | 18.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 20.5% | 36.5% | 16.0% | 2.7% | 33.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 46.1% | 25.8% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -55.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 72.7% | 63.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 27.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 22.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 63% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 29% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.5% | -18.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 45.1% | 6.5% | 38.6% |
| Sikh | 18.7% | 0.9% | 17.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainsworth Drive was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% higher than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ainsworth Drive has the 26th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 376th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ainsworth Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-06-16 | £207,187 |
| 10 Ainsworth Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-03 | £218,140 |
| 21 Ainsworth Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2020-12-22 | £231,283 |
| 13 Ainsworth Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-03-26 | £255,458 |
| 16 Ainsworth Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-01-11 | £243,268 |
DE23 1GJ 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 DE23 1GJ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaal Primary School Grange Avenue , DE23 8DG | 2out of 4 | 272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Primary Academy Village Street , Normanton DE23 8DF | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Junior School Gayton Junior School , Littleover DE23 1GA | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,248 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,453 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 | 2,518 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CES Catering Ltd | Sunnyfield, 109 Blackmore Street | 290 yd | |
| Dessert City | 252 Stenson Road | 405 yd | |
| Green Thyme Hub The Clock Tower | Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue | 702 yd | |
| Spices County | 28 Stenson Road | 803 yd | |
| Derby Ten Pin | Foresters Leisure Park | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Arms | Village Street | 628 yd | |
| Derby Co Operative Bowls and Social Club | 50 Taverners Crescent | 884 yd | |
| The Evington Club | 244 Village Street | 916 yd | |
| Central United Reformed Church Derby | Society Sports Field Pavillion, Brayfield Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Do Chinese Takeaway | 79 Stenson Road | 463 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 254b+254c Stenson Road | 497 yd | |
| Masala Hut | 75a Stenson Road | 504 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 254a Stenson Road | 694 yd | |
| Blossom Garden | 84 Sunnyhill Avenue | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Foresters Way | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village Primary Academy VILLAGE STREET | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Sunny Hill Recreational Ground SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND COLERIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Gayton Swimming Pool Gayton Avenue | swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Normanton Park Warwick Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Rosehill Methodists Sports Ground LITTLEOVER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| Gayton Junior School GAYTON AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| Derby Congregational Cricket Club BRAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,024 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.