Meadow Way is in Chellaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE73 6UW 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 Meadow Way, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 6UZ, DE73 6UB, DE73 6UU, DE73 6TU, DE73 6UQ, DE73 6US, DE73 6UF, DE73 6TE, DE73 6TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE73 6UW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.8% | 49.6% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.4% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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% | 34.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 35.7% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 46.6% | 51.2% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 25.2% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 17.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 27.5% | 21.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 31.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Way was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Alvaston South and the 84th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 630.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Meadow Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-28 | £281,100 |
| 19 Meadow Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2024-12-18 | £110,659 |
| 7 Meadow Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-02-17 | £206,673 |
| 6 Meadow Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-07-19 | £230,180 |
| 15 Meadow Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2019-02-14 | £243,523 |
DE73 6UW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 5,110 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 | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | - not rated | 478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | - not rated | 514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Riber Drive , DE73 6WS | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston School Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 253 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 1,981 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 | 4,846 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 | 1,981 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welden School Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road , Aston-on-Trent DE72 2AN | - not rated | 4,190 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 | 366 yd | |
| No.61 | 61 High Street | 407 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 350 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse | The Bonnie Prince, 166 Swarkestone Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 233 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 256 yd | |
| Mings Court | 1 Derby Road | 301 yd | |
| Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art | 85-85a Ridgeway | 313 yd | |
| China Garden | 53 High Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 413 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Pit Close Playing Field Pit Close Lane | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Homefields Primary School PARKWAY | grass pitches | 844 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.