Melbourne Lane is in Breedon On The Hill, Derby and in North West Leicestershire district. DE73 8AT is located in the Worthington & Breedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melbourne Lane, Breedon On The Hill, Derby, DE73 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 8AU, DE73 8BY, DE73 8AS, DE73 8BP, DE73 1AX, DE73 8AX, DE73 8AW, DE73 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE73 8AT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 24.1% | 26.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 16.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 46.9% | 51.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 11.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 44.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.5% | 93.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbourne Lane was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Castle Donington Castle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Melbourne Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Castle Donington Castle and the 105th lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Melbourne Lane, Derby, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-06-28 | £319,572 |
| 25 Melbourne Lane, Derby, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-06-25 | £286,513 |
| 7 Melbourne Lane, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-02-22 | £487,310 |
| 1A Melbourne Lane, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-10-01 | £484,234 |
| 19 Melbourne Lane, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2019-06-21 | £635,644 |
DE73 8AT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE73 8AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Breedon-on-the-Hill DE73 8AN | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthington School Main Street , Worthington LE65 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Junior School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Infant School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 4out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Church of England Primary School School Lane , Newbold Coleorton LE67 8PF | 3out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T(n)S Catering Management Ltd At Breedon Group | Breedon Quarry, Main Street | 304 yd | |
| The Bittersweet Chocolate Company | The Three Horse Shoes, 44 Main Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Bush Inn | The Holly Bush Inn, 1 Melbourne Lane | 13 yd | |
| Three Horse Shoes | Three Horse Shoes, 46 Main Street | 274 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Hardulphs C Of E Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 506 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.