Derby Road is in Chellaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE73 6QA is located in the Chellaston & Shelton Lock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derby Road, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 5SD, DE73 6RE, DE73 6RD, DE73 6XD, DE73 5QN, DE73 6RF, DE73 6PY, DE73 5QG, DE73 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 6QA 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 | 53.4% | 51.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% | 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 | 29.5% | 39.3% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 37.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 49.1% | 45.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 32.2% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.9% | 24.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 25.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 90.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 97.1% | 92.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derby Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Alvaston South and the 303rd highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Derby Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2025-07-07 | £236,927 |
| 88 Derby Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-01-24 | £215,392 |
| 74 Derby Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-02-10 | £259,162 |
| 90 Derby Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-04 | £192,941 |
| 70 Derby Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-09-06 | £235,846 |
DE73 6QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 5,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | - not rated | 143 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | - not rated | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston School Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 550 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | 63 High Street | 302 yd | |
| No.61 | 61 High Street | 320 yd | |
| The Crossbar @ Chellaston Park | Chellaston Park, Snelsmoor Lane | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 229 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse | The Bonnie Prince, 166 Swarkestone Road | 1,058 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | 262 Chellaston Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mings Court | 1 Derby Road | 297 yd | |
| China Garden | 53 High Street | 302 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 323 yd | |
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 350 yd | |
| The Sweet Lounge | Unit 4, Rowallan Way | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 167 yd | |
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 288 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 242 Chellaston Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Homefields Primary School PARKWAY | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Pit Close Playing Field Pit Close Lane | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Chellaston Park Snelsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.