Edith Wood Close is in Alvaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 0HJ 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 Edith Wood Close, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 0HH, DE24 0HG, DE24 0NB, DE24 0NG, DE24 0JD, DE24 0JE, DE24 0ND, DE24 0NF, DE24 0NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 0HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 38.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 42.9% | 44.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 22.4% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 14.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 20.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 20.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 87.3% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.4% | 94.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 96.1% | 94.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edith Wood Close was 205.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% higher than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edith Wood Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Alvaston South and the 125th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Edith Wood Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-10-31 | £164,037 |
| 20 Edith Wood Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-09-26 | £273,395 |
| 24 Edith Wood Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-19 | £192,830 |
| 36 Edith Wood Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-05-29 | £191,688 |
| 20 Edith Wood Close, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-10 | £259,654 |
DE24 0HJ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grange Primary School Stubble Road , Alvaston DE24 0BL | - not rated | 550 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy Woodsford Drive , Boulton Moor DE24 5AX | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,589 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 | 3,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,784 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 | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 3,058 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 | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornishman | The Cornishman, Holbrook Road | 405 yd | |
| The Needles | Bembridge Drive | 513 yd | |
| The Silver Ghost | Silver Ghost Inn, Field Drive | 635 yd | |
| The Lodge | Grange Road | 731 yd | |
| James Wyatt | Keldholme Lane | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather Fishbar | 99 Holbrook Road | 441 yd | |
| Alvaston Fish Bar | 102 Keldholme Lane | 894 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen | 4 Gillamoor Court | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co Operative Society | 93 Holbrook Road | 507 yd | |
| Co-operative | 64 Bembridge Drive | 626 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 108 Keldholme Lane | 945 yd | |
| Co-operative | 27 Crayford Road | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Lane Playing Field EDITH WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 165 yd |
| Oakwood Junior School HOLBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Alvaston Junior Community School ELVASTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.