The Green is in Draycott, Derby and in Erewash district. DE72 3LZ is located in the Draycott & Risley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Green, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE72 3NA, DE72 3NB, DE72 3NQ, DE72 3ND, DE72 3NH, DE72 3WE, DE72 3NW, DE72 3QR, DE72 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE72 3LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE72 3LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 42.3% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 33.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 13% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 51.9% | 42.2% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 36.4% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.4% | 14.3% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 28.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Green was 161.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 241.6% higher than the Breaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Green has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston and the 51st highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 253.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Green, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-11-18 | £86,211 |
| 6 The Green, Derby, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2007-08-24 | £90,405 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Primary School Firfield Avenue , Breaston DE72 3EG | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook Junior School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook Infant School Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shardlow Primary School Shardlow Primary School London Road , Shardlow DE72 2GR | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 2,281 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 4,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 4,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum Speciality Coffee | 4 Market Street | 48 yd | |
| Pumpkinz | Unit 14, Draycott Mill, Market Street | 99 yd | |
| Wild Flower Cafe | 25 Victoria Road | 241 yd | |
| Canal Cottage Cafe | Canal Cottage, Hopwell Road | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel | The Victoria Inn, 32 Victoria Road | 177 yd | |
| Draycott Catering | Draycott Table Tennis Centre, Derby Road | 234 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | Victoria Road | 241 yd | |
| The Olympic Hotel | Olympic Hotel, Station Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Luck Chinese Takeaway | 50-54 Victoria Road | 96 yd | |
| Draycott Fish Bar | 15-17 Derby Road | 234 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Draycott Table Tennis Centre DERBY ROAD | 80 yd | |
| Draycott Recreation Ground HOPWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 219 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.