Oberon Close is in Chellaston, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE73 5AE is located in the Chellaston & Shelton Lock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oberon Close, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 5AH, DE73 5AF, DE73 5AG, DE73 5WH, DE73 5YF, DE73 5YE, DE73 5AD, DE73 5WG, DE73 5WQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 5AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.6% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 32.1% | 32% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 47.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 13.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 64.3% | 48.1% | -16.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 26.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 20.5% | 16.9% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 12.2% | 7.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 44.6% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 15% | 20% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 16.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 76.9% | 68.1% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 90.7% | 82.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 82.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 12.7% | 0.9% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 19.7% | 6.0% | 13.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oberon Close was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% higher than the Chellaston & Shelton Lock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oberon Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Chellaston & Shelton Lock and the 370th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oberon Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-23 | £204,873 |
| 9 Oberon Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2014-05-16 | £397,863 |
| 5 Oberon Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2012-06-01 | £457,866 |
| 3 Oberon Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2010-10-07 | £469,592 |
| 7 Oberon Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2009-11-06 | £387,563 |
DE73 5AE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Infant School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 5,280 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Church | Sinfin Avenue | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweet Lounge | Unit 4, Rowallan Way | 314 yd | |
| Georges Tradition | Unit 5, Royal Glen Park, Rowallan Way | 376 yd | |
| Mings Court | 1 Derby Road | 914 yd | |
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 980 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 890 yd | |
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homefields Primary School PARKWAY | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.