DE24 0AL is a mixed residential area on Brackens Lane, 0.7km from Allenton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Boulton ward and the Derby South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE24 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00068153 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKENS LANE, DE24 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENS LANE, DE24 0AL.
327
38
£ 35,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0AL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE24 0AL's 68% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 0AL. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
12 sales · Mean £ 161,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 0AL is moderate at 87 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
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Alvaston Moor Academy
St Martins School
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Lord Street Nursery School
Allenton Primary School
Oakwood Junior School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Derby South Salvation Army (Allenton)0.6 km
- Margo's Cafe0.9 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Harvey's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- The Ascot Fish Bar & Keebab House0.8 km
- Zanfish Allenton0.5 km
- AKS Desserts0.6 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Allenton Convenience Store0.5 km
- Allenton Local0.8 km
- Bhathal Stores0.9 km
- Clarina Retail Limited0.5 km
- Derby Mini Market0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Ascot Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Silver Ghost1.0 km
- Crown Hotel0.5 km
- Crown & Arrows1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.1 km
- Derby3.2 km
- Spondon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brackens Lane0.2 km
- Brackens Lane0.2 km
- Coleman Street0.2 km
- Coleman Street0.2 km
- Ashby Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240AL · Data under Open Government Licence