Linacres Drive is in Chellaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE73 6XH 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 Linacres Drive, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 6XQ, DE73 6PG, DE73 6PL, DE73 6XG, DE73 6QX, DE73 6NN, DE73 6XJ, DE73 6NL, DE73 6RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 6XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 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 6XH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 28.9% | 26.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 59.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87%) 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 | 55.8% | 51.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 6% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 37% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.6% | 86% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 91.4% | 90.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 90.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linacres Drive was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linacres Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South and the 88th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Linacres Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-10-04 | £194,492 |
| 10 Linacres Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2023-02-17 | £211,826 |
| 36 Linacres Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-02-09 | £294,970 |
| 5 Linacres Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2022-11-04 | £263,873 |
| 8 Linacres Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-01-08 | £170,780 |
DE73 6XH 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,867 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 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Infant School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,465 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 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 5,143 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 4,611 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 | 490 yd | |
| The Crossbar @ Chellaston Park | Chellaston Park, Snelsmoor Lane | 495 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | 63 High Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 53 High Street | 542 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 709 yd | |
| Mings Court | 1 Derby Road | 759 yd | |
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 655 yd | |
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Park Snelsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Pit Close Playing Field Pit Close Lane | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Noel-Baker Academy BRACKNELL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.