DE24 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dartford Place, 0.4km from Boulton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Boulton ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE24 0DA represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00068181 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARTFORD PLACE, DE24 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTFORD PLACE, DE24 0DA.
306
42
£ 34,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0DA 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 0DA — age 42, 81% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0DA. The average age is 41.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 138,000
9 sales · Mean £ 151,444
Terraced
£ 127,500
7 sales · Mean £ 123,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 0DA is moderate at 50 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
St Martins School
Oakwood Junior School
Noel-Baker Academy
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Alvaston Moor Academy
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Shelton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society0.9 km
- Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Harvey's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Curry Nights0.5 km
- Man Lee0.7 km
- Mighty Joes Pizza0.5 km
- R'n'B Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Shardlow Mini Market1.0 km
- Crayford Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Horus One Ltd0.7 km
- Ghumans Off-Licence and Grocery Store0.5 km
- Jubilee Stores0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Lodge0.9 km
- The Silver Ghost0.4 km
- Nunsfield House Community Association0.9 km
- The Cornishman1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.7 km
- Spondon3.3 km
- Derby3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dartford Place0.1 km
- Crawley Road0.1 km
- The Brackens0.1 km
- Crayford Road0.2 km
- Crayford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240DA · Data under Open Government Licence