Deans Drive is in Borrowash, Derby and in Erewash district. DE72 3HQ is located in the Ockbrook & Borrowash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Deans Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE72 3HR, DE72 3JN, DE72 3GF, DE72 3HG, DE72 3JP, DE72 3HS, DE72 3HF, DE72 3GE, DE72 3UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE72 3HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 54.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 17.3% | 25.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 48.9% | -13.0% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 17.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
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 | 40.8% | 32.4% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -16.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 41.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 20.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 21.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 21% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 17% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 96.3% | 96.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 96.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deans Drive was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Ockbrook & Borrowash average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Deans Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ockbrook & Borrowash and the 44th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Deans Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-08 | £170,663 |
| 11 Deans Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,700 | 2025-02-25 | £185,895 |
| 41 Deans Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-17 | £232,740 |
| 3 Deans Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-05-17 | £202,397 |
| 21 Deans Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-03-13 | £225,850 |
DE72 3HQ 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 DE72 3HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook Junior School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook Junior School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook Infant School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ockbrook School The Settlement , Ockbrook DE72 3RJ | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwell School Ockbrook , DE72 3RW | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Derby School 96 Draycott Road , Breaston DE72 3DB | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Valley School Spring Valley , The Old Rectory DE72 3AU | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Bengal | 21 Victoria Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Caffe Torta | 2b Nottingham Road | 542 yd | |
| Corner Deli | 2 Station Road | 567 yd | |
| Rajni | 5 Derby Road | 574 yd | |
| Pip Tree Cafe | Collyers Nursery Land Adjacent To, 260 Nottingham Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonely Boy Bar | 15 Victoria Avenue | 494 yd | |
| Nags Head | 129 Nottingham Road | 721 yd | |
| Queens Head | Victoria Avenue | 840 yd | |
| The White Swan | 19 Church Street | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Plaice | 30a Victoria Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Four Seasons | Unit 2, Victoria Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Diamond City | 9 Victoria Avenue | 418 yd | |
| The Friar Way | 67 Priorway Avenue | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | Co Operative, Victoria Avenue | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deans Drive Recreation Ground Deans Drive | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Ockbrook & Borrowash Tennis Club LAND REAR OF 22 LAND REAR OF 22 NOTTINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Ockbrook And Borrowash Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND SOUTH OF 39 CRICKET GROUND SOUTH OF 39 BAKEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Anderson Electrical Arena (Borrowash Victoria Afc) Borrowash Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Derwent Meadows Fosse Close | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Graham Street Prims Fc Borrowash Road | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.