Pastures Hill is in Littleover, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE3 7BD is located in the Littleover electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, DE3 7BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 4BD, DE23 4BY, DE23 4UA, DE23 4AZ, DE23 3SR, DE23 4BB, DE23 3SF, DE23 3XZ, DE23 3SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE3 7BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 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 DE3 7BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 19.3% | 21.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 64.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 49.1% | 56% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 DE3 7BD this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 57.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 57.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 16.3% | 26.3% | 10.0% | 3.1% | 23.2% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 64.6% | 50.2% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 80.7% | 74.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 19.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 74.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 20.3% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 0.6% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 20.7% | 0.9% | 19.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pastures Hill was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Littleover average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pastures Hill has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Littleover and the 219th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82A Pastures Hill, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2003-02-28 | £1,089,261 |
DE3 7BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE3 7BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| 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 | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,348 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 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffe Field Primary School Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Park Primary School Jackson Avenue , Mickleover DE3 9AY | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School The Hollow , Mickleover DE3 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 3,937 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 | 5,160 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 | 2,617 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 | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Grange School Hospital Lane , DE3 0DR | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleover Community School PASTURES HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields GREENFIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Derby High School HILLSWAY | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Mickleover Golf Club Ltd UTTOXETER ROAD | golf | 822 yd |
| Derby Moor Academy MOORWAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Wren Park Primary School JACKSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.