Elvaston Street is in Draycott, Derby and in Erewash district. DE72 3PY 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 Elvaston Street, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE72 3WH, DE72 3QB, DE72 3PW, DE72 3QA, DE72 3PZ, DE72 3PT, DE72 3TY, DE72 3QD, DE72 3XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE72 3PY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 3PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 58.3% | 59.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 12.6% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -31.6% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 17% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3PY this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 8.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 9% | -10.3% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 37.8% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 91.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 93.3% | 95.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 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 | 93.3% | 94.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.6% | 37.2% | 24.4% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elvaston Street was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% higher than the Breaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elvaston Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston and the 186th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Elvaston Street, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-10-26 | £319,047 |
| 2A Elvaston Street, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-09-28 | £244,783 |
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Primary School Firfield Avenue , Breaston DE72 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Derby Road , Risley DE72 3SU | 2out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Junior School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,211 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 | 3,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,073 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 | 1,792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 4,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Flower Cafe | 25 Victoria Road | 275 yd | |
| Forum Speciality Coffee | 4 Market Street | 453 yd | |
| Pumpkinz | Unit 14, Draycott Mill, Market Street | 460 yd | |
| Canal Cottage Cafe | Canal Cottage, Hopwell Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olympic Hotel | Olympic Hotel, Station Road | 61 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | Victoria Road | 275 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | The Victoria Inn, 32 Victoria Road | 328 yd | |
| Draycott Catering | Draycott Table Tennis Centre, Derby Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Luck Chinese Takeaway | 50-54 Victoria Road | 407 yd | |
| Draycott Fish Bar | 15-17 Derby Road | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Draycott Recreation Ground HOPWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Draycott Table Tennis Centre DERBY ROAD | 563 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.