Lockington Close is in Chellaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE73 6XD 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 Lockington Close, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 6XE, DE73 6RF, DE73 6RE, DE73 6RY, DE73 6RD, DE73 6SS, DE73 6QA, DE73 5SD, DE73 6XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 6XD 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 Lockington Close was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lockington Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South and the 369th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Lockington Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-21 | £233,642 |
| 47 Lockington Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-01-31 | £204,034 |
| 19 Lockington Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-01-17 | £123,948 |
| 9 Lockington Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2025-01-07 | £120,997 |
| 17 Lockington Close, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-01 | £117,933 |
DE73 6XD 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 | 2,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,767 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 | 265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Infant School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 5,208 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,268 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 4,721 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 | 339 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | 63 High Street | 348 yd | |
| The Crossbar @ Chellaston Park | Chellaston Park, Snelsmoor Lane | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 353 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | 262 Chellaston Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 53 High Street | 348 yd | |
| Mings Court | 1 Derby Road | 436 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 436 yd | |
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 476 yd | |
| The Sweet Lounge | Unit 4, Rowallan Way | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 304 yd | |
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 402 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 242 Chellaston Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Homefields Primary School PARKWAY | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Pit Close Playing Field Pit Close Lane | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Chellaston Park Snelsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 934 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.