Appleton Close Derby
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE21), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10800069.
14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 4, D: 7, E: 1). 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Derby costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 2.4 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 20 m away, and Chaddesden Park (24 hectares) is about 120 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 52 to 58 m above sea level. 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Park Medical Practice, about 60 m away. About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 82 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (4); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Derby in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,794 | £2,050 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,331 | £3,843 | £4,612 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (36% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE21 6LD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| DE21 6LA | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 52 m and 58 m above sea level (55 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE21 6LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DE21 6LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Spondon 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km |
| Derby 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km | |
| Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m, 46 within 800 m; nearest Rainier Drive Chaddesden | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Derby | 2.7 km |
| Car parks | Hudson Way Car Park Derby - Green Parking | 2.5 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 13.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Park Medical Practice | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Visionpharma Limited | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Park Road Dental Clinic | 720 m |
| Hospital | Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Cdc | 3.0 km |
| Police station | Chaddesden, Oakwood and Spondon Police SNT | 740 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Chad Convenience Store | 740 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,800 m² | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Chaddesden Park 24 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,170 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 690 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Chaddesden Park 1.9 ha | 440 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m | No published inspection |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 590 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cavendish Close Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 650 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lees Brook Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m | No published inspection |
| Meadow Farm Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roe Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Da Vinci Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Pharmacy DE21 6LA | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Wilmot Arms DE21 4QU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Chaddesden Jubilee Club DE21 6LJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Aspire Food & Support Alliance CIC at Chaddesden Jubilee Club DE21 6LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Chad Booze DE21 6LJ | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Chaddesden Park Cafe DE21 6LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2023 |
| The Bargain Hut DE21 4LU | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Lunch Club, The Age UK Centre DE21 6LN | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Yannis Cafe / Luxe Desserts / Yannis Desserts DE21 4LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wood Road Fish Bar DE21 4LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Mings Court DE21 4LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Wood Road Convenience Store DE21 4LX | Retailers - other | 400 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (34); On or near Vicarage Drive (12); On or near Church Lane (11); On or near Rainier Drive (9); On or near Tudor Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rainier Drive · Vicarage Drive · Kennedy Close · Chapel Lane · Church Lane · Maine Drive · Duluth Avenue · Reginald Road South · Wilsthorpe Road · Tudor Road · Field Lane · Sherwood Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.