DE24 8UU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.3km from Wilmorton in Derby. Administratively it sits within Alvaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE24 8UU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8UU are sourced from Output Area E00171231 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, DE24 8UU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, DE24 8UU.
353
32
£ 38,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 8UU 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.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, DE24 8UU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 8UU. The average age is 31.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 177,525
4 sales · Mean £ 178,762
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE24 8UU is above average at 98 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
Lakeside Primary Academy
Derby Pride Academy
Kingsmead School
Zaytouna Primary School
Ashwood Spencer Academy
UTC Derby Pride Park
Wyndham Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bhathal Stores0.9 km
- Brighton Road Store0.8 km
- Brighton Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- Food Supplement Business0.3 km
- Jewsons0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Margo's Cafe0.8 km
- Gather & Gather0.8 km
- Mezzo0.8 km
- Waterside Cafe0.8 km
- Eurest at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Merlin0.7 km
- Navigation Inn0.0 km
- Osmaston Mens Social Club0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Spice Palace0.2 km
- Frydays0.4 km
- Lang Cheer0.4 km
- Gowara0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Maryland0.8 km
- Braemar Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby1.6 km
- Peartree2.0 km
- Spondon2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Conference Centre0.0 km
- Conference Centre0.0 km
- Ascot Drive0.2 km
- Ascot Drive0.2 km
- Alvaston Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE248UU · Data under Open Government Licence