Blithfield Gardens, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6XQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE73 6XQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	53.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	45.8%	46.2%	0.4%	49.0%	-2.8%

Partnership Status

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 6XQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	22.7%	26.6%	3.9%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	56.2%	55.4%	-0.8%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	10.8%	9.6%	-1.2%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	8.6%	6.2%	-2.4%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	41.6%	40.8%	-0.8%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	43.5%	40.8%	-2.7%	33.6%	7.2%
Fair health	12.1%	13.8%	1.7%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	2.3%	4.6%	2.3%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.9%	13.9%	-5.0%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	10.6%	0.3%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	15%	-3.9%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	9.7%	6.7%	-3.0%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	18.9%	8.6%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	31.7%	2.5%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	2.7%	3.3%	0.6%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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	0.9%	1%	0.1%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.3%	94.4%	-1.9%	81.4%	13.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	97.2%	92.9%	-4.3%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	0.5%	3%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3.5%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	92.9%	-3.8%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0%	6.1%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Blithfield Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blithfield Gardens was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Blithfield Gardens has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South and the 308th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DE73 6XQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blithfield Gardens are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blithfield Gardens, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6XQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE73 6XQ

Average Price
£186,668

Semi-Detached
£218,081

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£218,580

Flats/Maisonettes
£116,759

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blithfield Gardens

Average Price
£194,260

Semi-Detached
£270,157

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,363

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blithfield GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Blithfield Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-03-14	£238,112
26 Blithfield Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-10-04	£253,038
22 Blithfield Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2024-05-31	£185,739
14 Blithfield Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£121,000	2023-03-27	£131,709
4 Blithfield Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£114,000	2022-08-31	£124,090

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE73 6XQ

Employment

DE73 6XQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE73 6XQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	14
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Construction	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX	3out of 4	2,318 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE	4out of 4	4,442 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ	4out of 4	4,833 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ	3out of 4	426 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA	3out of 4	427 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY	4out of 4	1,045 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ	3out of 4	1,417 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shelton Infant School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ	4out of 4	1,417 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB	- not rated	998 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR	1out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN	- not rated	1,899 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR	1out of 4	4,198 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU	- not rated	5,129 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT	- not rated	1,109 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF	- not rated	4,560 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY	4out of 4	4,603 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
No.61	61 High Street	465 yd
Bay Leaf	63 High Street	514 yd
The Crossbar @ Chellaston Park	Chellaston Park, Snelsmoor Lane	554 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
R & R Derby Ltd	12 Derby Road		632 yd
New Bridge Inn	262 Chellaston Road		1,077 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Garden	53 High Street	514 yd
Love Curry	22c High Street	677 yd
Mings Court	1 Derby Road	721 yd
Dominos	Unit 3, 3 Swarkestone Road	729 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	25 Derby Road	612 yd
Co-operative	2 High Street	652 yd
Central England Co-operative Society	242 Chellaston Road	1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chellaston Junior School MAPLE DRIVE	grass pitches	482 yd
Chellaston Park Snelsmoor Lane	grass pitches	563 yd
Pit Close Playing Field Pit Close Lane	grass pitches	789 yd
Chellaston Academy SWARKESTONE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	969 yd
Noel-Baker Academy BRACKNELL DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	161.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.