Beech Avenue is in Alvaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 0DX is located in the Alvaston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Avenue, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 0DY, DE24 0JG, DE24 0PH, DE24 0PJ, DE24 0EB, DE24 0EA, DE24 0JH, DE24 0QQ, DE24 0DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 0DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 38.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 42.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.2% | 37.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 44% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 20.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 85% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 92.4% | 83.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 83.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Avenue was 338.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.4% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Beech Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Alvaston North and the 53rd highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Beech Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2021-11-23 | £195,714 |
| 22 Beech Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-10-15 | £216,236 |
| 8 Beech Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-01-11 | £227,111 |
| 36 Beech Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2020-08-05 | £200,822 |
| 16 Beech Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2020-05-27 | £173,845 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Alvaston, Derby Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | - not rated | 369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior Academy Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 2out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 1,908 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 | 1,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations | PO BOX 200 Raynesway | 234 yd | |
| Unity Cafe | 1262 London Road | 274 yd | |
| McDonalds | Linville Close | 630 yd | |
| Willow Lodge | 138 Shardlow Road | 958 yd | |
| Waterside Cafe | Alvaston Park, Meadow Lane | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Peter | Shardlow Road | 168 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 389 yd | |
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club | Trent Street | 600 yd | |
| The Blue Jay | Linville Close | 630 yd | |
| The Lodge | Grange Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 17 Shardlow Road | 93 yd | |
| Fat Mama's | 12 Shardlow Road | 162 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 14 Shardlow Road | 167 yd | |
| Imperial Dragon | 2a Shardlow Road | 191 yd | |
| Subway | 1278 London Road | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Raynesway | 232 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 93 Holbrook Road | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy ALVASTON STREET | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Alvaston Junior Community School ELVASTON LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Wyndham Primary Academy WYNDHAM STREET | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Oakwood Junior School HOLBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 961 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 | 181.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.