Headlands Crescent is in Chellaston, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE73 6WR is located in the Chellaston & Shelton Lock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headlands Crescent, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6WR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 6WQ, DE73 6WD, DE73 6WE, DE73 6WF, DE73 6WG, DE73 6NE, DE73 6PB, DE73 6PF, DE73 6PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE73 6WR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 20.1% | 42% | 21.9% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 48.9% | -20.9% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) 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 | 58.3% | 62.7% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 29.9% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around DE73 6WR this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 2.3% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 46.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| White | 92% | 78.5% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 94.5% | 90% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 94.2% | 89.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.3% | 37.2% | 25.1% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headlands Crescent was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headlands Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South and the 144th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Headlands Crescent, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £319,500 | 2024-09-18 | £314,820 |
| 17 Headlands Crescent, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,995 | 2022-03-31 | £277,582 |
| 5 Headlands Crescent, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-02-18 | £269,663 |
| 19 Headlands Crescent, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2021-09-17 | £261,747 |
| 6 Headlands Crescent, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2019-06-10 | £399,130 |
DE73 6WR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 49 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,648 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 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy Woodsford Drive , Boulton Moor | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 4,772 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 | 5,162 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 | 776 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 4,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossbar @ Chellaston Park | Chellaston Park, Snelsmoor Lane | 430 yd | |
| No.61 | 61 High Street | 986 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | 63 High Street | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silver Ghost | Silver Ghost Inn, Field Drive | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 53 High Street | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Park Snelsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Noel-Baker Academy BRACKNELL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Field Lane Playing Field EDITH WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.