Salcombe Way is in Chellaston, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE73 6XP is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salcombe Way, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 6AA, DE73 6AB, DE73 6AD, DE73 6AF, DE73 6WY, DE73 6AE, DE73 6XA, DE73 6XB, DE73 6UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE73 6XP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6XP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 22.3% | 33.9% | 11.6% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 57.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (93%) 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 | 48.7% | 62.6% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 5.5% | -10.5% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around DE73 6XP this area, 5.2% 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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 5.2% | -14.5% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 4.9% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 23% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 48.2% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 100% | 78% | -22.0% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 96.3% | 85.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 6.4% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 85.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salcombe Way was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salcombe Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston and the 179th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Salcombe Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2024-09-25 | £335,590 |
| 9 Salcombe Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, a newly built property | £372,995 | 2021-06-11 | £447,338 |
| 7 Salcombe Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, a newly built property | £276,995 | 2021-05-28 | £336,443 |
| 3 Salcombe Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, a newly built property | £369,995 | 2021-03-29 | £450,447 |
| 5 Salcombe Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, a newly built property | £369,995 | 2021-02-26 | £450,447 |
DE73 6XP 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 | 195 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 3,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Riber Drive , DE73 6WS | - not rated | 178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,540 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 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 4,585 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 | 2,515 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 337 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | 63 High Street | 962 yd | |
| No.61 | 61 High Street | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse | The Bonnie Prince, 166 Swarkestone Road | 486 yd | |
| R & R Derby Ltd | 12 Derby Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Kitchen / Curry Art | 85-85a Ridgeway | 321 yd | |
| Greggs plc | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 337 yd | |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 337 yd | |
| Dominos | Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road | 856 yd | |
| Love Curry | 22c High Street | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Riber Drive, Chellaston | 337 yd | |
| Co-operative | 2 High Street | 915 yd | |
| Tesco | 25 Derby Road | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Close Playing Field Pit Close Lane | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 729 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.