Chestnut Way is in Repton, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE65 6FQ is located in the Repton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Way, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE65 6FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 45.8% | 49% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.2% | 51% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 DE65 6FQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 75.2% 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 | 18.8% | 14.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 75.2% | 10.8% | 44.2% | 31.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 55.9% | 58.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around DE65 6FQ this area, 7.6% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.7% | 56.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 92.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 93.9% | 93.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 93.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Way was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Melbourne average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Chestnut Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Melbourne and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Chestnut Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-03-27 | £692,077 |
| 18 Chestnut Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2023-07-03 | £1,742,620 |
| 29 Chestnut Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2022-05-25 | £1,219,234 |
| 19 Chestnut Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2022-03-28 | £950,206 |
| 28 Chestnut Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-11-30 | £720,538 |
DE65 6FQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE65 6FQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repton Primary School Springfield Road , Repton DE65 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Primary School Trent Avenue , Willington DE65 6DN | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School Trent Lane , Newton Solney DE15 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Findern Primary School Buckford Lane , Findern DE65 6AR | 3out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egginton Primary School Church Road , Egginton DE65 6HP | 3out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repton School Repton , DE65 6FH | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wystan's School High Street , Repton DE65 6GE | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Preparatory School Foremarke Hall , Milton DE65 6EJ | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bladon House School Newton Solney , DE15 0TA | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton PRU Church Hill Street , Winshill DE15 0HR | 3out of 4 | 4,790 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur Restaurant | 42 High Street, Repton | 476 yd | |
| St Wystans Church | Willington Road, Repton | 557 yd | |
| The Maple Tree - Repton Village Hall Community Cafe | Askew Grove, Repton | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 3 Burton Road, Repton | 395 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 43 High Street, Repton | 476 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 84 High Street, Repton | 528 yd | |
| The Boot Inn | 12 Boot Hill, Repton | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Court | 38 High Street, Repton | 476 yd | |
| Repton Fryers | 77 High Street, Repton | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Repton School Sports Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Broomhills Lane Playing Field BROOMHILLS LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Repton Squash Club Ltd (Closed) The Parade Ground The Parade Ground Willington Road | squash courts | 653 yd |
| Repton Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.