Netherfields Lane is in Shardlow, Derby and in North West Leicestershire district. DE72 2HP is located in the Daleacre Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Netherfields Lane, Shardlow, Derby, DE72 2HP 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 DE72 2HP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.9% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 DE72 2HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 22.4% | 28.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 52.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 52.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 20.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.6% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96.1% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Netherfields Lane was 303.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.4% higher than the Castle Donington Castle average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Netherfields Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Castle Donington Castle and the 14th highest crime rate of 323 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Netherfields Lane, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2025-02-18 | £1,217,751 |
| The Cottage Netherfields Lane, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £344,350 | 2010-06-18 | £602,613 |
DE72 2HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemington Primary School Main Street , Hemington DE74 2RB | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Junior School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Junior School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington College Mount Pleasant , Castle Donington DE74 2LN | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | - not rated | 3,850 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe Community School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | - not rated | 4,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington Community College Mount Pleasant , Castle Donington DE74 2LN | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Special School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Derby School 96 Draycott Road , Breaston DE72 3DB | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Valley School Spring Valley , The Old Rectory DE72 3AU | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.