DE24 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Corby Close, 0.7km from Boulton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Boulton ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE24 0BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00068163 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORBY CLOSE, DE24 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORBY CLOSE, DE24 0BJ.
280
44
£ 33,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0BJ 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 0BJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 0BJ. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE24 0BJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Alvaston Moor Academy
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Noel-Baker Academy
Oakwood Junior School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Shelton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Derby South Salvation Army (Allenton)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Harvey's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Zanfish Allenton0.9 km
- AKS Desserts1.0 km
- Allenton Balti House1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Bridge Inn1.0 km
- The Silver Ghost0.6 km
- Crown & Arrows0.9 km
- Crown Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society1.0 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Crayford Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Horus One Ltd0.7 km
- Allenton Convenience Store0.8 km
- Clarina Retail Limited0.9 km
- Ghumans Off-Licence and Grocery Store0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.5 km
- Spondon3.5 km
- Derby3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Arlington Drive0.1 km
- Bracknell Drive0.1 km
- Arlington Drive0.1 km
- Bracknell Drive0.2 km
- Crawley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240BJ · Data under Open Government Licence