DE24 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Brackens Lane, 0.6km from Boulton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Boulton ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE24 0AQ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE24 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00068162 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKENS LANE, DE24 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENS LANE, DE24 0AQ.
292
40
£ 35,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE24 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 0AQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 222,000
2 sales · Mean £ 222,000
Semi-Detached
£ 148,950
11 sales · Mean £ 162,359
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 0AQ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alvaston Moor Academy
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
St Martins School
Oakwood Junior School
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Noel-Baker Academy
Lord Street Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Derby South Salvation Army (Allenton)0.8 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Harvey's Fish Bar0.3 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Wonderful Kitchen1.0 km
- Zanfish Allenton0.8 km
- AKS Desserts0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Allenton Convenience Store0.7 km
- Bhathal Stores1.0 km
- Clarina Retail Limited0.7 km
- Derby Mini Market0.9 km
- Gerald Langleys of Derby Limited0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Silver Ghost0.7 km
- Nunsfield House Community Association0.9 km
- Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club1.0 km
- Crown Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.4 km
- Spondon3.2 km
- Derby3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brackens Lane0.1 km
- Brackens Lane0.1 km
- The Brackens0.2 km
- Arlington Drive0.2 km
- Arlington Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240AQ · Data under Open Government Licence