Festival Avenue is in Breaston, Derby and in Erewash district. DE72 3DH is located in the Breaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Festival Avenue, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE72 3UT, DE72 3DG, DE72 3DB, DE72 3DJ, DE72 3DF, DE72 3DN, DE72 3DE, DE72 3DP, DE72 3DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE72 3DH 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 | 53.9% | 51.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.9% | 2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 26.2% | -9.9% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 50.9% | 9.5% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 43.2% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 19.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 13.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 21.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 25.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 0.9% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Festival Avenue was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% higher than the Breaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Festival Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston and the 158th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Festival Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-11-28 | £359,780 |
| 1 Festival Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2021-10-22 | £283,822 |
| 7 Festival Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-09-16 | £271,443 |
| 7 Festival Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-06-30 | £272,459 |
| 1 Festival Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2017-11-14 | £250,394 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott Community Primary School Hopwell Road , Draycott DE72 3NH | 2out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Primary School Firfield Avenue , Breaston DE72 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Derby Road , Risley DE72 3SU | 2out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Primary School Dovedale Avenue , Long Eaton NG10 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley School The Old Rectory, Risley Lane , Breaston DE72 3AU | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fintons Cafe and Bakehouse | 29c Draycott Road | 559 yd | |
| Hoggs Bistro | 32 Main Street | 806 yd | |
| Wild Flower Cafe | 25 Victoria Road | 898 yd | |
| Forum Speciality Coffee | 4 Market Street | 1,070 yd | |
| Pumpkinz | Unit 14, Draycott Mill, Market Street | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olympic Hotel | Olympic Hotel, Station Road | 631 yd | |
| Chequers Inn | 10 Main Street | 806 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | Victoria Road | 898 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | The Victoria Inn, 32 Victoria Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie's Sandwich Bar | 10 The Green | 814 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 8 Main Street | 895 yd | |
| Good Luck Chinese Takeaway | 50-54 Victoria Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 4 The Green | 814 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.