DE24 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Raynesway, 0.3km from Alvaston in Derby. Administratively it sits within Alvaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE24 0DU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 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 is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.7% 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00068052 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAYNESWAY, DE24 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYNESWAY, DE24 0DU.
310
43
£ 35,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE24 0DU — age 43, 73% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 0DU. The average age is 43.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 147,500
10 sales · Mean £ 148,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 0DU is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Alvaston Junior Academy
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Kingsmead School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Oakwood Junior School
Lakeside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Li's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Wonderful Kitchen0.3 km
- Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway0.2 km
- Alvaston Kebabs0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Shardlow Mini Market0.5 km
- Alvaston Stores0.2 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.1 km
- Boots UK Limited0.2 km
- Derby Mini Market0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Blue Peter0.2 km
- The Lodge0.8 km
- Nunsfield House Community Association0.5 km
- The Blue Jay0.5 km
- Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Unity Cafe0.2 km
- Choices Health Club1.0 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Waterside Cafe0.8 km
- Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Maryland0.7 km
- Braemar Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon2.0 km
- Peartree3.1 km
- Derby3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Avenue0.1 km
- Kelmoor Road0.2 km
- Kelmoor Road0.2 km
- Blue Peter0.2 km
- Wye Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240DU · Data under Open Government Licence