Priory Close is in Chellaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE73 6UR 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 Priory Close, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 6WJ, DE73 1UX, DE73 6WA, DE73 6US, DE73 6UX, DE73 6UP, DE73 6UQ, DE73 6WL, DE73 6UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 6UR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.4% | 38.8% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 47.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 41.7% | 54.2% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 31.2% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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 | 26.9% | 10% | -16.9% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 37.6% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.6% | 87.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.9% | 91.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Close was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% higher than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South and the 237th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Priory Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2022-07-21 | £234,978 |
| 7 Priory Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-02-25 | £119,471 |
| 15 Priory Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-09-16 | £220,971 |
| 2 Priory Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-29 | £211,964 |
| 9 Priory Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-02-19 | £216,080 |
DE73 6UR 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 | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Riber Drive , DE73 6WS | - not rated | 573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,048 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 5,289 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 526 yd | |
| No.61 | 61 High Street | 541 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 592 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse | The Bonnie Prince, 166 Swarkestone Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art | 85-85a Ridgeway | 287 yd | |
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 499 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 500 yd | |
| China Garden | 53 High Street | 526 yd | |
| Mings Court | 1 Derby Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 530 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Close Playing Field Pit Close Lane | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 677 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.