Hillsway is in Chellaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE73 6RN 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 Hillsway, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 6RP, DE73 6RL, DE73 6RG, DE73 6SA, DE73 6RJ, DE73 6SD, DE73 6XW, DE73 6RH, DE73 6ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 6RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 25.4% | 27.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 57% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 13.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 35.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.4% | 87.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 91.9% | 93.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 93.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillsway was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillsway has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South and the 66th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hillsway, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-06 | £352,734 |
| 15 Hillsway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-04-30 | £263,370 |
| 27 Hillsway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2020-11-16 | £370,727 |
| 19 Hillsway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2019-04-26 | £316,834 |
| 19 Hillsway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-10-03 | £322,340 |
DE73 6RN 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 6RN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Infant School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 3,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 4,788 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 5,186 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 | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 4,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 4,296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No.61 | 61 High Street | 733 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | 63 High Street | 757 yd | |
| The Crossbar @ Chellaston Park | Chellaston Park, Snelsmoor Lane | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Inn | 262 Chellaston Road | 629 yd | |
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 53 High Street | 757 yd | |
| Mings Court | 1 Derby Road | 859 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 862 yd | |
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 242 Chellaston Road | 629 yd | |
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 726 yd | |
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Noel-Baker Academy BRACKNELL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Chellaston Park Snelsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Homefields Primary School PARKWAY | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 229.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.