Woods Meadow, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3UX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE72 3UX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	49.3%	48.1%	-1.2%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	50.7%	51.9%	1.2%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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 3UX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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	29.7%	33.3%	3.6%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.9%	55.3%	0.4%	44.2%	11.1%
Separated	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8.1%	8.2%	0.1%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%	6.1%	-4.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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	52.3%	47.4%	-4.9%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	36.6%	39.6%	3.0%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	8.4%	11.5%	3.1%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

In the area around DE72 3UX this area, 9.3% 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	10.2%	9.3%	-0.9%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	10.3%	-6.6%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	16.7%	-3.1%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	5%	0.6%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	19%	5.0%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	32.6%	37.8%	5.2%	33.8%	4.0%
Other	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.8%	3.6%	1.8%	0.7%	2.9%
Indian	4.3%	7.2%	2.9%	3.1%	4.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	87.7%	82.9%	-4.8%	81.4%	1.5%
Arab	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	88.1%	-5.5%	83.2%	4.9%
European Union	1.4%	5.4%	4.0%	6.1%	-0.7%
Africa	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	4.7%	2.2%	5.6%	-0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	87.9%	-4.4%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0%	8.1%	8.1%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.9%	2.2%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	0.7%	-5.7%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	76.7%	11.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	44.6%	46.2%	-1.6%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	6.5%	0.9%	5.6%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Woods Meadow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woods Meadow was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Woods Meadow has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston and the 121st lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DE72 3UX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Woods Meadow are based on 94 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Derbyshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woods Meadow, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3UX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE72 3UX

Average Price
£344,784

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£344,784

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woods Meadow

Average Price
£385,678

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£385,678

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woods MeadowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Woods Meadow, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2023-12-13	£332,711
20 Woods Meadow, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-07-21	£325,873
11 Woods Meadow, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-06-04	£269,845
12 Woods Meadow, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2020-12-17	£329,860
38 Woods Meadow, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-09-10	£382,117

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE72 3UX

Employment

DE72 3UX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	185
Part-Time Employee	59
Retired	52
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	54
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	24
Other	19
Transport and storage	18
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Real estate activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX	3out of 4	3,185 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE	4out of 4	5,085 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ	4out of 4	5,425 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clover Leys Spencer Academy Woodsford Drive , Boulton Moor	- not rated	641 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Junior Academy Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU	3out of 4	1,227 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU	3out of 4	1,227 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ	3out of 4	1,441 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD	- not rated	1,482 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR	1out of 4	2,014 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN	- not rated	2,428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB	- not rated	3,058 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT	3out of 4	4,449 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU	- not rated	4,909 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE	- not rated	5,248 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT	- not rated	2,014 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY	4out of 4	4,216 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF	- not rated	5,462 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Willow Lodge	138 Shardlow Road		919 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Needles	Bembridge Drive	398 yd
The Cornishman	The Cornishman, Holbrook Road	931 yd
James Wyatt	Keldholme Lane	947 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kims Kitchen	4 Gillamoor Court	809 yd
Alvaston Fish Bar	102 Keldholme Lane	946 yd
The Codfather Fishbar	99 Holbrook Road	947 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative	64 Bembridge Drive	391 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	108 Keldholme Lane	820 yd
Central England Co Operative Society	93 Holbrook Road	1,053 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Field Lane Playing Field EDITH WOOD CLOSE	grass pitches	815 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	27.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.95 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.95 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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