DE24 8TG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brighton Road, 0.3km from Crewton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Alvaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE24 8TG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 33.3% year-on-year. 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 8TG are sourced from Output Area E00068054 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGHTON ROAD, DE24 8TG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, DE24 8TG.
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33
£ 35,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 8TG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE24 8TG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 8TG. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
6 sales · Mean £ 102,091
Semi-Detached
£ 151,000
7 sales · Mean £ 156,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 8TG is moderate at 85 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
Wyndham Spencer Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lakeside Primary Academy
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Alvaston Junior Academy
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Harvey's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Li's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Wonderful Kitchen0.3 km
- Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Shardlow Mini Market0.8 km
- Alvaston Stores0.6 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Limited0.5 km
- Derby Mini Market0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Blue Peter0.5 km
- Osmaston Mens Social Club1.0 km
- Nunsfield House Community Association0.6 km
- The Blue Jay0.8 km
- Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Unity Cafe0.4 km
- Choices Health Club0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Waterside Cafe0.5 km
- Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Maryland0.3 km
- Braemar Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spondon2.2 km
- Peartree2.6 km
- Derby2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Street0.2 km
- Warren Street0.2 km
- Spencer Street0.2 km
- Wye Street0.2 km
- Baker Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE248TG · Data under Open Government Licence