Orchard Close is in Hilton, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE65 5JF is located in the Hilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Close, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE65 5GJ, DE65 5LG, DE65 5GN, DE65 5GL, DE65 5NX, DE65 5GH, DE65 5JZ, DE65 5NW, DE65 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE65 5JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 46.4% | 47.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 41.5% | 38.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 41.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 62.7% | 53.3% | -9.4% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 10.3% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 DE65 5JF this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 21.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 41.7% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 95.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 92% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 91.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.9% lower than the Etwall average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Orchard Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Etwall and the 4th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-20 | £409,923 |
| 9 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £431,777 | 2022-04-22 | £508,897 |
| 1 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2021-12-17 | £357,551 |
| 2 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-11-30 | £438,378 |
| 11 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-03-16 | £512,082 |
DE65 5JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Spencer Academy Peacroft Lane , Hilton DE65 5GH | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mease Spencer Academy Carsington Road , DE65 5LX | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etwall Primary School Egginton Road , Etwall DE65 6NB | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John of Rolleston Primary School Chapel Lane , Rolleston-on-Dove DE13 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Fields Primary School Field Avenue , Hatton DE65 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Port Spencer Academy Main Street , Etwall DE65 6LU | 1out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The de Ferrers Academy St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | 3out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdon Park School Park Hill , Hilton Road DE65 6GU | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains High School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains Primary School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Shed @ Hilton | Uttoxeter Road, Hilton | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Talbot | 1 Main Street, Hilton | 289 yd | |
| Kings Head | 60 Main Street, Hilton | 349 yd | |
| The Hilton Brook | Witham Close, Hilton | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Witham Close, Hilton | 542 yd | |
| Hilton Fish Bar | 4 Witham Close, Hilton | 542 yd | |
| Hilton Harriers Football Club | The Mease, Hilton | 745 yd | |
| Hilton (Previously T/A Hilton Dial A) | The Gate House, Sutton Lane | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Witham Close, Hilton | 542 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Huntspill Road, Hilton | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Close ORCHARD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 65 yd |
| Hilton Primary School PEACROFT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| The Mease Pavilion THE FOOTBALL PAVILLION THE FOOTBALL PAVILLION THE MEASE | grass pitches | 746 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.