derby DE21 Postcodes

Derby (DE21)

The DE21 postcode area is located in the Derby postcode town region, within the county of Derbyshire, and contains a total of 1417 individual postcodes.

There are 26 electoral wards in the DE21 postcode area, including Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Burton-On-Trent, Derby, Heanor, Ilkeston, Matlock, Ripley, Swadlincote which come under the local authority of the Derby Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in DE21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DE21 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The DE21 postcode is in the Derby district in the U.K., and is commonly referred to as Derby. It is an area of Derbyshire, and is bordered by the county of Derbyshire in the west, and Nottinghamshire in the east, and a part of the administrative county that is also called Derbyshire. It includes the city of Derby itself and a number of small towns and villages. It has various suburbs of Derby, with the surrounding countryside being semi-rural, with rolling hills in the south.

In terms of economics, the DE21 postcode has a range of business and economic activities. The city is a renowned manufacturing centre, with a long history in shoe-making, engineering, engine-building and printing. The area is home to two universities, the University of Derby and Derby College. It has a number of retail lots of national stores such as Debenhams, Topshop, and JD Sports.

On the transport side, the area is well connected by road, with connections to the M1, M42 and M6 motorways in the vicinity. As of May 2020, Derby has four railway lines, providing direct connections to London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield. The area is served by East Midlands Airport, with direct connections to most major destinations in the U.K., as well as some European cities. The Nottingham-Derby Cycleway also passes through the DE21 postcode.

In terms of culture, the area has some established names such as the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, the Derby Archaeological Museum, The Quad arts and entertainment venue, and the Derby Theatre. It also has a range of pubs, clubs and restaurants, as well as a cinema. In terms of recreational activities, there is a range of parks, open green spaces, tourist attractions and walks in the area.

The area is served with health and education services provided by the Derbyshire Health and Social Care Council and two of the county's hospital trusts. It also has several primary schools, libraries and a variety of other community services.

Including the city itself, the DE21 postcode covers an area of 250 square kilometres (97 square miles). The population as of 2019 recorded in the most recent census was 219,218, making it one of the most densely populated areas of the county.

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