Ashby Road is in Melbourne, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE73 8ES is located in the Melbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 8EX, DE73 8EU, DE73 8EW, DE73 8GH, DE73 8EY, DE73 8GQ, DE73 8EQ, DE73 8GJ, DE73 8GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 8ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 20.9% | 22.4% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 59.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 53.4% | 52.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 10.8% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 48.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 99% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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% | 95.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashby Road was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Melbourne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashby Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Melbourne and the 86th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashby Road, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-11-29 | £400,713 |
| 1A Ashby Road, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-08-30 | £668,298 |
| Brooks Barn, 96 Ashby Road, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £692,000 | 2024-07-26 | £736,826 |
| 48 Ashby Road, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2023-12-20 | £116,273 |
| 86 Ashby Road, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2023-01-13 | £931,830 |
DE73 8ES 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Junior School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Infant School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Breedon-on-the-Hill DE73 8AN | 3out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School Forrester Avenue , Weston-on-Trent DE72 2HX | 3out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Riber Drive , DE73 6WS | - not rated | 4,897 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Catherine Harpur's School Rose Lane , Ticknall DE73 7JW | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soup and Pudding Club | Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street | 320 yd | |
| Leddy's | 38 High Street, Melbourne | 356 yd | |
| Forteys | 33 Market Place, Melbourne | 455 yd | |
| Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe | Calke Road, Melbourne | 514 yd | |
| Our Place | 29b Derby Road, Melbourne | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Inn | 20 High Street, Melbourne | 319 yd | |
| Bank of Beers | 8-10 High Street, Melbourne | 419 yd | |
| Melbourne Royal British Legion | 87 Derby Road, Melbourne | 554 yd | |
| Alma Inn | 59 Derby Road, Melbourne | 554 yd | |
| Staunton Harold Sailing Club CIC | Calke Road, Melbourne | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Hill Chinese | 64 High Street, Melbourne | 319 yd | |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd | 7-8 Market Place, Melbourne | 448 yd | |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop | 29 Market Place, Melbourne | 448 yd | |
| MASD Food Ltd | 32 Market Place, Melbourne | 452 yd | |
| Sitooterie | Church Square, Melbourne | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Melbourne Derby Road Local | Derby Road, Melbourne | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Sports Park COCKSHUT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 332 yd |
| Melbourne Assembly Rooms HIGH STREET | squash courts | 347 yd |
| Picture Of Health Fitness Studio (Derby) (Closed) Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Melbourne Junior School PACK HORSE ROAD | grass pitches | 923 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.