Donington Drive is in Sunnyhill, Derby and in Derby district. DE23 1LZ 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 Donington Drive, Sunnyhill, Derby, DE23 1LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 1NB, DE23 1XQ, DE23 1LQ, DE23 1NG, DE23 1LR, DE23 1NE, DE23 1LS, DE23 1NA, DE23 1XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE23 1LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.7% | 49.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 34.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 49.3% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 55.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 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 | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 27.7% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.9% | 12.9% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 17.2% | 13.0% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 62.7% | 47% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 85.2% | 77.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 77.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 0.8% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Sikh | 16.9% | 0.9% | 16.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donington Drive was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% lower than the Blagreaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Donington Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves and the 177th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Donington Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-11-24 | £276,961 |
| 2 Donington Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-12 | £256,230 |
| 3 Donington Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2022-07-25 | £264,704 |
| 6 Donington Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2021-12-22 | £224,360 |
| 10 Donington Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2021-04-16 | £226,653 |
DE23 1LZ 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grampian Primary Academy Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Junior School Gayton Junior School , Littleover DE23 1GA | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akaal Primary School Grange Avenue , DE23 8DG | 2out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,434 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 | 3,504 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 | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Welcome Cafe/Toddler Group | Newmount Methodist Church Hall, Blagreaves Lane | 345 yd | |
| Wordsworth Coffee Shop | Cafe, 21 Wordsworth Avenue | 659 yd | |
| The Stagedoor Cafe | Unit 4a, Sinfin Commercial Park, Sinfin Lane | 659 yd | |
| Kathleen Rose Tea Room | 121 Oaklands Avenue | 683 yd | |
| Italian Cucina | 5a Wordsworth Avenue | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands | The Oaklands, Oaklands Avenue | 699 yd | |
| The Grampian | 2A Cromarty Close | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanfish Stenson | 428 Stenson Road | 251 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza | 279 Blagreaves Lane | 264 yd | |
| Curry Express | 275 Blagreaves Lane | 283 yd | |
| Peacock Fountain Chinese Takeaway | 270 Blagreaves Lane | 295 yd | |
| Blossom Garden | 84 Sunnyhill Avenue | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 298 Sinfin Lane | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Hill Recreational Ground SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND SUNNYHILL RECREATION GROUND COLERIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Sinfin Community Centre SWALLOWDALE ROAD | 731 yd | |
| Gayton Swimming Pool Gayton Avenue | swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Gayton Junior School GAYTON AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 801 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.