Holbrook Road is in Alvaston, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE24 0DB is located in the Alvaston South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 0HS, DE24 0HN, DE24 0DH, DE24 0HR, DE24 0DD, DE24 0HD, DE24 0HL, DE24 0HT, DE24 0DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE24 0DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 49% | 52.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 51% | 47.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 31.7% | 39.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 40.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 39.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 27.5% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 16.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.7% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 17.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 84.5% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 87.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 87.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holbrook Road was 114.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Holbrook Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Alvaston South and the 263rd highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Holbrook Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-03-28 | £177,479 |
| 18 Holbrook Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2020-12-17 | £211,172 |
| 17 Holbrook Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-02-10 | £175,162 |
| 12 Holbrook Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2019-12-06 | £166,043 |
| 17 Holbrook Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2016-10-21 | £170,093 |
DE24 0DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 4,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grange Primary School Stubble Road , Alvaston DE24 0BL | - not rated | 647 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 690 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 737 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 737 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 690 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Lodge | 138 Shardlow Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silver Ghost | Silver Ghost Inn, Field Drive | 265 yd | |
| The Lodge | Grange Road | 791 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 845 yd | |
| The Cornishman | The Cornishman, Holbrook Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Joes Pizza | Shop, 93 Brackens Lane | 738 yd | |
| R'n'B Fish Bar | 87 Brackens Lane | 739 yd | |
| Curry Nights | 91 Brackens Lane | 739 yd | |
| The Codfather Fishbar | 99 Holbrook Road | 857 yd | |
| Harvey's Fish Bar | 630 Harvey Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 27 Crayford Road | 161 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 93 Holbrook Road | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Junior School HOLBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Wyndham Primary Academy WYNDHAM STREET | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Noel-Baker Academy BRACKNELL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Merrill Academy BRACKENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Field Lane Playing Field EDITH WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Allen Street Recreation Ground MARINA DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.