Spinney Hill is in Melbourne, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE73 8GT 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 Spinney Hill, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE73 8GS, DE73 8GY, DE73 8GX, DE73 8GZ, DE73 8FQ, DE73 8LY, DE73 8GU, DE73 8LT, DE73 8FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE73 8GT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8GT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 19.2% | 21.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.2% | 61.7% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 57.3% | 49.1% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 40.4% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8GT this area, 8.3% 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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 43.9% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 94.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.7% | 96.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Hill was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Melbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spinney Hill has the 15th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Melbourne and the 101st lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Spinney Hill, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-02-28 | £603,842 |
| 27 Spinney Hill, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-20 | £358,562 |
| 34 Spinney Hill, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-28 | £340,656 |
| 20 Spinney Hill, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-04 | £240,887 |
| 33 Spinney Hill, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-05-20 | £618,176 |
DE73 8GT 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 8GT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Junior School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Infant School Packhorse Road , Melbourne DE73 8JE | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School Forrester Avenue , Weston-on-Trent DE72 2HX | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,922 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Riber Drive , DE73 6WS | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 4,767 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 | 3,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Preparatory School Foremarke Hall , Milton DE65 6EJ | - not rated | 5,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turaa Indian Streatery & Bar 71 | 71 Derby Road, Melbourne | 260 yd | |
| Meaks of Melbourne | 14 Derby Road, Melbourne | 393 yd | |
| Harpur's of Melbourne | 2 Derby Road, Melbourne | 393 yd | |
| Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant | 50 Derby Road, Melbourne | 393 yd | |
| Zeerah | 61 Derby Road, Melbourne | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Royal British Legion | 87 Derby Road, Melbourne | 393 yd | |
| Alma Inn | 59 Derby Road, Melbourne | 393 yd | |
| Melbourne Inn | 20 High Street, Melbourne | 549 yd | |
| Bank of Beers | 8-10 High Street, Melbourne | 580 yd | |
| Kings Newton Bowls Club | Pack Horse Road, Melbourne | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Hill Chinese | 64 High Street, Melbourne | 549 yd | |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop | 29 Market Place, Melbourne | 568 yd | |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd | 7-8 Market Place, Melbourne | 568 yd | |
| MASD Food Ltd | 32 Market Place, Melbourne | 570 yd | |
| Melbourne Kitchen | Castle Street, Melbourne | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Melbourne Derby Road Local | Derby Road, Melbourne | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Of Health Fitness Studio (Derby) (Closed) Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Melbourne Sports Park COCKSHUT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Melbourne Junior School PACK HORSE ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Melbourne Assembly Rooms HIGH STREET | squash courts | 626 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.