Rectory Road is in Breaston, Derby and in Erewash district. DE72 3EH 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 Rectory Road, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE72 3EJ, DE72 3AU, DE72 3UJ, DE72 3ED, DE72 3EE, DE72 3AZ, DE72 3AW, DE72 3BA, DE72 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE72 3EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 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 vicinity of DE72 3EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 28.5% | 28.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 57.7% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.3% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 54.6% | 48.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 DE72 3EH this area, 7.9% 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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 7.9% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 45.4% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 95.9% | 97.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 97.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Breaston average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rectory Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston and the 19th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
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 -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Rectory Road, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-06-06 | £233,248 |
| 11 Rectory Road, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-03 | £232,082 |
| 2C Rectory Road, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-06-12 | £509,622 |
| 9 Rectory Road, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2019-11-01 | £276,000 |
| 7 Rectory Road, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-09-27 | £245,556 |
DE72 3EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firfield Primary School Firfield Avenue , Breaston DE72 3EG | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Primary School Dovedale Avenue , Long Eaton NG10 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Junior School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Infant and Nursery School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 4out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 42 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 2,613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoggs Bistro | 32 Main Street | 423 yd | |
| Fintons Cafe and Bakehouse | 29c Draycott Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Inn | 1 Wilsthorpe Road | 247 yd | |
| The Navigation Inn | Risley Lane | 368 yd | |
| Chequers Inn | 10 Main Street | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spice | 8 Main Street | 335 yd | |
| Marie's Sandwich Bar | 10 The Green | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 4 The Green | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breaston Park LONGMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 126 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 26.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 26.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.