DE24 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Sandgate Close, 0.2km from Boulton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Boulton ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE24 0DL represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE24 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00068168 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDGATE CLOSE, DE24 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDGATE CLOSE, DE24 0DL.
289
42
£ 34,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0DL 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
DE24 0DL is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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 0DL. The average age is 41.9. 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
Terraced
£ 125,000
2 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Semi-Detached
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE24 0DL has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Oakwood Junior School
St Martins School
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Alvaston Junior Academy
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Alvaston Moor Academy
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society0.4 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alvaston Fish Bar0.9 km
- Harvey's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Li's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Wonderful Kitchen1.0 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Shardlow Mini Market0.6 km
- Alvaston Stores0.8 km
- Bembridge Convenience Stores1.0 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Limited0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- James Wyatt0.9 km
- The Blue Peter0.9 km
- The Lodge0.4 km
- The Silver Ghost0.3 km
- Nunsfield House Community Association0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Unity Cafe1.0 km
- Willow Lodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon2.9 km
- Peartree3.1 km
- Derby3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gilbert Street0.1 km
- Gilbert Street0.2 km
- Field Lane0.2 km
- Field Lane0.2 km
- Grange Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240DL · Data under Open Government Licence