DE24 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Alvaston in Derby. Administratively it sits within Alvaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE24 0DR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE24 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00068028 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE24 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE24 0DR.
307
43
£ 38,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 0DR 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
With 43% social renting, DE24 0DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 0DR. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 0DR is moderate at 63 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
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Alvaston Junior Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Oakwood Junior School
St Martins School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Alvaston Fish Bar0.4 km
- Kims Kitchen0.4 km
- Li's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway1.0 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Shardlow Mini Market0.7 km
- Alvaston Stores0.8 km
- Bembridge Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Limited0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- James Wyatt0.4 km
- The Blue Peter0.8 km
- The Lodge0.7 km
- Nunsfield House Community Association0.9 km
- The Blue Jay1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Unity Cafe1.0 km
- Willow Lodge0.6 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations0.9 km
- Gather & Gather0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon2.0 km
- Peartree3.8 km
- Derby3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Branksome Avenue0.1 km
- Branksome Avenue0.1 km
- Dale Road0.3 km
- Dale Road0.3 km
- Stonesdale Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE240DR · Data under Open Government Licence