Swanmore Road is in Littleover, Derby and in Derby district. DE23 3SY is located in the Littleover electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swanmore Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 3SX, DE23 3SU, DE23 3SR, DE23 3XZ, DE23 3SG, DE23 3SS, DE23 3SW, DE23 3SF, DE23 3SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 3SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 24.2% | 25.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 59.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 57.2% | 50.3% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 37.8% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 51% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 16.1% | 21.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 18.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 12.7% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 68.1% | 48.9% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 82.8% | 78.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 14.6% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 78.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.7% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 2% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 17.1% | 0.9% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swanmore Road was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% higher than the Littleover average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swanmore Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Littleover and the 287th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Swanmore Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2024-06-27 | £354,879 |
| 60 Swanmore Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-26 | £436,106 |
| 55 Swanmore Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-05-03 | £295,204 |
| 99 Swanmore Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-12-06 | £433,492 |
| 63 Swanmore Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2021-06-29 | £268,961 |
DE23 3SY 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 | 178 |
| Retired | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffe Field Primary School Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Park Primary School Jackson Avenue , Mickleover DE3 9AY | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School The Hollow , Mickleover DE3 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,015 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 | 2,576 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 765 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Grange School Hospital Lane , DE3 0DR | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover Social Club Ltd | 61 Blagreaves Lane | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields GREENFIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Littleover Community School PASTURES HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Derby High School HILLSWAY | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Derby Moor Academy MOORWAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| Mickleover Golf Club Ltd UTTOXETER ROAD | golf | 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 | 26.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.9% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.