Dovecote Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE72 3LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.4%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46.7%	48.6%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	22.1%	27%	4.9%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	50%	-6.6%	44.2%	5.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	10.3%	11.5%	1.2%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	9.2%	9.9%	0.7%	6.1%	3.8%

Health

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	39.1%	37.8%	-1.3%	48.4%	-10.6%
Good health	37.2%	41.4%	4.2%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	19.4%	16.5%	-2.9%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	3.6%	3.6%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.7%	20.3%	-5.4%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	9.6%	-2.2%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	9.6%	-5.1%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	10.7%	8.8%	-1.9%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	17.9%	10.5%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	26.8%	30.3%	3.5%	33.8%	-3.5%
Other	2.9%	3.6%	0.7%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Indian	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
White	97.7%	96.4%	-1.3%	81.4%	15.0%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	94.1%	97.8%	3.7%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	3.3%	1.1%	-2.2%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	97.8%	3.7%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	53.3%	46.2%	7.1%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Dovecote Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovecote Drive was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Ockbrook & Borrowash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dovecote Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ockbrook & Borrowash and the 184th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DE72 3LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dovecote Drive are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Erewash.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dovecote Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE72 3LS

Average Price
£232,390

Semi-Detached
£259,323

Terraced
£226,405

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dovecote Drive

Average Price
£236,171

Semi-Detached
£265,602

Terraced
£225,660

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dovecote DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Dovecote Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£219,950	2023-10-16	£221,473
8 Dovecote Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£191,000	2021-08-23	£219,209
14 Dovecote Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£187,000	2020-09-24	£239,153
16 Dovecote Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£137,500	2017-08-21	£194,680
3 Dovecote Drive, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2015-01-28	£269,560

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE72 3LS

Employment

DE72 3LS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE72 3LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashbrook Junior School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF	- not rated	591 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashbrook Infant School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF	3out of 4	591 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Asterdale Primary School Borrowash Road , Spondon DE21 7PH	3out of 4	1,037 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Borrow Wood Primary School Arundel Drive , Spondon DE21 7QW	2out of 4	1,902 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Primary School The Ridings , Ockbrook DE72 3SF	4out of 4	1,938 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT	3out of 4	2,718 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX	2out of 4	4,310 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN	- not rated	4,881 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR	1out of 4	4,917 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY	4out of 4	4,817 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT	- not rated	4,917 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spring Valley School The Old Rectory, Risley Lane , Breaston DE72 3AU	- not rated	5,146 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rajni	5 Derby Road	118 yd
Corner Deli	2 Station Road	145 yd
Caffe Torta	2b Nottingham Road	199 yd
Bay of Bengal	21 Victoria Avenue	234 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lonely Boy Bar	15 Victoria Avenue	156 yd
Nags Head	129 Nottingham Road	745 yd
Spondon Bowls Club	Asterdale Banqueting&Sports Cl, Borrowash Road	933 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Four Seasons	Unit 2, Victoria Avenue	234 yd
Diamond City	9 Victoria Avenue	234 yd
Your Plaice	30a Victoria Avenue	234 yd
The Friar Way	67 Priorway Avenue	1,084 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	Co Operative, Victoria Avenue		234 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ockbrook & Borrowash Tennis Club LAND REAR OF 22 LAND REAR OF 22 NOTTINGHAM ROAD	tennis courts	271 yd
Deans Drive Recreation Ground Deans Drive	grass pitches	590 yd
Anderson Electrical Arena (Borrowash Victoria Afc) Borrowash Road	grass pitches	612 yd
Graham Street Prims Fc Borrowash Road	grass pitches	765 yd
Derwent Meadows Fosse Close	grass pitches	909 yd
Derby Golf Centre Borrowash Road	golf	1,046 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.