Alton Close is in Allestree, Derby and in Derby district. DE22 2LJ is located in the Allestree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alton Close, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 2LB, DE22 2LR, DE22 2LN, DE22 2LS, DE22 2LD, DE22 2JL, DE22 2LE, DE22 2LL, DE22 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE22 2LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 52.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.4% | 31.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 48.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 51.7% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.2% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 12.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 17.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.3% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 34.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0.7% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 91.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 95.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alton Close was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Allestree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alton Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree and the 25th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Alton Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2020-12-07 | £338,182 |
| 2 Alton Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2020-11-27 | £328,723 |
| 22 Alton Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-08-27 | £310,146 |
| 18 Alton Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2015-12-18 | £401,827 |
| 5 Alton Close, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2014-05-09 | £349,459 |
DE22 2LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Infant School Woodlands Road , Allestree DE22 2HE | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Darley Abbey Drive , Darley Abbey DE22 1EF | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Curzon CofE Primary School Church Road , Quarndon DE22 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 5,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 6 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 767 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 793 yd | |
| Nutrition Angel | 26 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 802 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree | 43 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Hotel | Blenheim Drive | 364 yd | |
| The Markeaton | 434 Kedleston Road | 582 yd | |
| Bar 189 | 189 Blenheim Drive | 710 yd | |
| Peacock Lounge | 10 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 781 yd | |
| The Pot Hole | 17 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allestree Fish Bar | 5 Blenheim Parade | 652 yd | |
| The Chow House | 2 Blenheim Parade | 670 yd | |
| Happy Choice | 4b Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 757 yd | |
| Georges Tradition | 8 Park Farm Centre | 791 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit E2 Park Farm Centre | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 9 Blenheim Parade | 652 yd | |
| Co-operative | 187 Blenheim Drive | 706 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 27 Park Farm Centre | 791 yd | |
| Co-operative | 49 Park Farm Centre | 791 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 432 Kedleston Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School BLENHEIM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Woodlands Tennis Club KEDLESTON ROAD | tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Allestree) PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Portway Junior School ROBINCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Lawn Primary School NORBURY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Allestree Rec ROBINCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.