Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

DUNSTALL PARK ROAD, DE24 8HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTALL PARK ROAD, DE24 8HJ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE24 8HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DE24 8HJ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE24 8HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunstall Park Road, 0.1km from Osmaston in Derby. Administratively it sits within Alvaston ward and the Derby South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE24 8HJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 8HJ are sourced from Output Area E00068006 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 8HJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 8HJ is moderate at 77 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.

Violence and sexual offences175
Shoplifting44
Public order35
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Ashwood Spencer Academy

Good576 pupils0.3 km
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Lord Street Nursery School

Good85 pupils0.9 km
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Lakeside Primary Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.0 km
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Allenton Primary School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsmead School

Good97 pupils1.1 km
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Landau Forte Academy Moorhead

Requires Improvement219 pupils1.2 km
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Alvaston Moor Academy

Inadequate856 pupils1.2 km
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Zaytouna Primary School

Requires Improvement416 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce C Wing0.8 km
  • Margo's Cafe0.4 km
  • Fun Valley1.0 km
  • The Wayfarer Cafe0.8 km
  • YMCA Cafe0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
  • The Ascot Fish Bar & Keebab House0.5 km
  • Zanfish Allenton0.9 km
  • AKS Desserts0.8 km
  • Allenton Balti House0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Addisons News & Booze0.3 km
  • Allenton Local0.4 km
  • Clarina Retail Limited0.7 km
  • Derby Mini Market0.8 km
  • Gerald Langleys of Derby Limited0.8 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Ascot Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Derby Athletic Club0.7 km
  • Derby Leisure and Events Venue0.8 km
  • Navigation Inn1.0 km
  • Osmaston Mens Social Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peartree1.2 km
  • Derby2.1 km
  • Spondon3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Waverley Street0.1 km
  • Wetherby Road0.1 km
  • Waverley Street0.2 km
  • Wetherby Road0.2 km
  • Campbell Street0.3 km