DE24 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brackens Avenue, 0.6km from Boulton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Boulton ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE24 0BE represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 15.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE24 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00068167 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKENS AVENUE, DE24 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENS AVENUE, DE24 0BE.
299
39
£ 34,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0BE 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE24 0BE — age 39, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 0BE. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,500
17 sales · Mean £ 167,823
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE24 0BE has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Alvaston Moor Academy
St Martins School
Oakwood Junior School
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Noel-Baker Academy
Allenton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Derby South Salvation Army (Allenton)0.8 km
- Chatterbox Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Harvey's Fish Bar0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Zanfish Allenton0.8 km
- AKS Desserts0.9 km
- Allenton Balti House0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Crayford Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Horus One Ltd0.5 km
- Allenton Convenience Store0.8 km
- Clarina Retail Limited0.8 km
- Derby Mini Market1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Silver Ghost0.6 km
- Nunsfield House Community Association0.9 km
- Crown Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.5 km
- Spondon3.3 km
- Derby3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Arlington Drive0.1 km
- Arlington Drive0.1 km
- The Brackens0.1 km
- Brackens Lane0.2 km
- Brackens Lane0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DE240BE · Data under Open Government Licence