DE24 9ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Shelton Lock in Derby. Administratively it sits within Chellaston ward and the Derby South constituency.
For families considering a move, DE24 9ET represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9ET are sourced from Output Area E00068258 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE24 9ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE24 9ET.
122
50
£ 42,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE24 9ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE24 9ET spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE24 9ET. The average age is 50.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE24 9ET has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shelton Infant School
Shelton Junior School
Homefields Primary School
Noel-Baker Academy
Allenton Primary School
Chellaston Junior School
Lord Street Nursery School
Chellaston Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Welcome Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Jubilee Stores0.8 km
- Lock Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- Presco0.5 km
- Boulton Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Bridge Inn0.4 km
- Crown & Arrows0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.5 km
- Derby4.3 km
- Spondon4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Heigham Close0.1 km
- Heigham Close0.2 km
- Stonyhurst Court0.2 km
- Stonyhurst Court0.3 km
- Wroxham Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE249ET · Data under Open Government Licence