Elmhurst is in Egginton, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE65 6HQ is located in the Etwall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmhurst, Egginton, Derby, DE65 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE65 6HJ, DE65 6HG, DE65 6EX, DE65 6HH, DE65 6HF, DE65 6HR, DE65 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE65 6HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 18.1% | 18.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 62.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 38.5% | -13.6% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 44.1% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 6HQ this area, 9.2% 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 | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 41.9% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.7% | 98.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmhurst was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Etwall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmhurst has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Etwall and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Elmhurst, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-07 | £218,909 |
| 28 Elmhurst, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-12-18 | £214,385 |
| 32 Elmhurst, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-04 | £255,070 |
| 30 Elmhurst, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-10-14 | £210,926 |
| 36 Elmhurst, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-17 | £474,116 |
DE65 6HQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE65 6HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egginton Primary School Church Road , Egginton DE65 6HP | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Shrewsbury Primary School Church Road , Stretton DE13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mease Spencer Academy Carsington Road , DE65 5LX | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John of Rolleston Primary School Chapel Lane , Rolleston-on-Dove DE13 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilton Spencer Academy Peacroft Lane , Hilton DE65 5GH | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The de Ferrers Academy St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | 3out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Port Spencer Academy Main Street , Etwall DE65 6LU | 1out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains High School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains Primary School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bladon House School Newton Solney , DE15 0TA | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton School Repton , DE65 6FH | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Catherine Johnathon Recreation Ground (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 313 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 | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.