Thames Way is in Hilton, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE65 5NF is located in the Hilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thames Way, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE65 5NH, DE65 5AE, DE65 5NA, DE65 5ND, DE65 5NS, DE65 5NB, DE65 5LA, DE65 5NQ, DE65 5NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE65 5NF 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 | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 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 area around DE65 5NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 43.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 32.8% | -16.0% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) 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 | 69.3% | 62.6% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 23% | 30.4% | 7.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5NF this area, 5.5% 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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 9% | -14.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 28% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 43.5% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 88.5% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 92.2% | 93.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 93.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Way was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% higher than the Etwall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thames Way has the 33rd highest crime rate of 126 local areas in Etwall and the 130th highest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat G1 Buckingham House Thames Way, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-11-20 | £110,918 |
| Flat G3 Buckingham House Thames Way, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-02-23 | £122,425 |
| Flat F7 Buckingham House Thames Way, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2023-09-29 | £114,139 |
| Flat F8 Buckingham House Thames Way, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2023-08-25 | £102,785 |
| Flat S11 Buckingham House Thames Way, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-12-17 | £118,875 |
DE65 5NF 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Primary School Peacroft Lane , Hilton DE65 5GH | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilton Spencer Academy Peacroft Lane , Hilton DE65 5GH | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mease Spencer Academy Carsington Road , DE65 5LX | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John of Rolleston Primary School Chapel Lane , Rolleston-on-Dove DE13 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John of Rolleston Primary School Chapel Lane , Rolleston-on-Dove DE13 9AG | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Foundation 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Port School Main Street , Etwall DE65 6LU | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Port School Main Street , Etwall DE65 6LU | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Ferrers Specialist Technology College St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The de Ferrers Academy St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | 3out of 4 | 4,667 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 | 2,175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kadampa Primary School Derbyshire Ashe Hall, Ash Lane , DE65 6HT | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbrook School Station Road , Hatton DE65 5EH | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashe Hall School Ash Lane , Etwall DE65 6HT | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bayleaf Hub Doveside, Burton Road , Egginton DE65 6GZ | - not rated | 4,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Shed @ Hilton | Uttoxeter Road, Hilton | 1,043 yd | |
| Don Amott Tea Rooms | Don Amott Caravans Limited, Egginton Road | 1,074 yd | |
| Hargate Equestrian Limited | Egginton Road, Hilton | 1,074 yd | |
| Jangala Softplay Ltd | 1a Hilton Business Park, Harrison Court | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hilton Brook | Witham Close, Hilton | 607 yd | |
| Old Talbot | 1 Main Street, Hilton | 628 yd | |
| Kings Head | 60 Main Street, Hilton | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Harriers Football Club | The Mease, Hilton | 402 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Witham Close, Hilton | 607 yd | |
| Hilton Fish Bar | 4 Witham Close, Hilton | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Witham Close, Hilton | 607 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Huntspill Road, Hilton | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Close ORCHARD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 311 yd |
| The Mease Pavilion THE FOOTBALL PAVILLION THE FOOTBALL PAVILLION THE MEASE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Hilton Primary School PEACROFT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 543 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.