Hills Lane is in Stanton By Bridge, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE73 1HY is located in the Melbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hills Lane, Stanton By Bridge, Derby, DE73 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 7HY, DE73 7GD, DE73 7HT, DE73 1HT, DE73 7HS, DE73 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE73 1HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 DE73 1HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 17.9% | 24.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 62.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 48.8% | 56.9% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 11.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 14.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.7% | 94.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hills Lane was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Melbourne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hills Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Melbourne and the 154th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aingarth Hills Lane, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 1996-04-04 | £726,490 |
DE73 1HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE73 1HY 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 DE73 1HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School Twyford Road , Barrow-on-Trent DE73 7HA | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Infant School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Junior School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Riber Drive , DE73 6WS | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Catherine Harpur's School Rose Lane , Ticknall DE73 7JW | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Preparatory School Foremarke Hall , Milton DE65 6EJ | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 5,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms | Church Square, Melbourne | 997 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.