DE24 8RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haig Street, 0.3km from Crewton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Alvaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE24 8RJ has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE24 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00068043 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAIG STREET, DE24 8RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAIG STREET, DE24 8RJ.
327
34
£ 35,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 8RJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE24 8RJ — age 34, 51% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 8RJ. The average age is 34.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
7 sales · Mean £ 96,142
Detached
£ 122,250
1 sales · Mean £ 122,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 8RJ is moderate at 67 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
Kingsmead School
Lakeside Primary Academy
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Derby Pride Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alvaston Moor Academy
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Ashwood Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
- Boots UK Limited1.0 km
- Derby Mini Market0.7 km
- Horus One Ltd1.0 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Blue Peter1.0 km
- Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club0.6 km
- Navigation Inn0.6 km
- Osmaston Mens Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Unity Cafe0.8 km
- Margo's Cafe0.8 km
- Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations0.9 km
- Dunelm Mill Shop0.9 km
- Gather & Gather0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway0.8 km
- Alvaston Kebabs0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- Nancy's Snack Shack0.7 km
- Spice Hut0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Braemar Guest House0.2 km
- The Maryland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.2 km
- Peartree2.3 km
- Spondon2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Lane0.1 km
- Meadow Lane0.1 km
- Wisgreaves Road0.2 km
- Alvaston Park0.3 km
- Alvaston Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE248RJ · Data under Open Government Licence