DE24 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boulton 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 10.1% 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00068163 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOULTON LANE, DE24 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOULTON LANE, DE24 0BD.
280
44
£ 33,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0BD 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
DE24 0BD is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 0BD. The average age is 43.7. 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
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 170,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE24 0BD has low crime rates — 31 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
Noel-Baker Academy
St Martins School
Alvaston Moor Academy
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Infant School
Oakwood Junior School
Allenton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Derby South Salvation Army (Allenton)0.7 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Harvey's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Zanfish Allenton0.8 km
- AKS Desserts0.9 km
- Allenton Balti House0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Welcome Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Crayford Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Horus One Ltd0.9 km
- Allenton Convenience Store0.6 km
- Clarina Retail Limited0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Bridge Inn0.8 km
- The Silver Ghost0.8 km
- Crown & Arrows0.7 km
- Crown Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.8 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.4 km
- Spondon3.7 km
- Derby3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bracknell Drive0.1 km
- Marina Drive0.1 km
- Bracknell Drive0.1 km
- Marina Drive0.1 km
- Aycliffe Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240BD · Data under Open Government Licence