Ionian Drive is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE24 1AF is located in the Alvaston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ionian Drive, Derby, DE24 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 1AD, DE24 8WX, DE24 8UU, DE24 1AN, DE24 1AB, DE24 8WW, DE24 1AL, DE24 1AJ, DE24 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 1AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE24 1AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 61.3% | 63% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 21.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 39.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 17.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 23% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 19% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.9% | 83.9% | 5.0% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 85.8% | 86.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 87.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ionian Drive was 392.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.2% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ionian Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 41st highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ionian Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-04-06 | £235,020 |
| 2 Ionian Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-08-05 | £243,232 |
| 4 Ionian Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-06-28 | £203,309 |
| 6 Ionian Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-12-03 | £172,514 |
| 12 Ionian Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2018-06-08 | £254,933 |
DE24 1AF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DE24 1AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy 877 London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | 2out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zaytouna Primary School 500 London Road , DE24 8WH | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy Amber Street , DE24 8FT | 2out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,254 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,614 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 | 4,134 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Cafe | 770 London Road | 390 yd | |
| Waterside Cafe | Alvaston Park, Meadow Lane | 792 yd | |
| Mezzo | Unit 19, Victoria Way | 801 yd | |
| Gather & Gather | RTC Business Park, London Road | 835 yd | |
| Cafe 42 at Derby Arena | Royal Way | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Inn | 805 London Road | 115 yd | |
| Osmaston Mens Social Club | London Road | 215 yd | |
| The Merlin | 1 Orient Way | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Palace | 709 London Road | 263 yd | |
| Lang Cheer | 649 London Road | 477 yd | |
| Gowara | 609 London Road | 477 yd | |
| Frydays | 605 London Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1295/1305 London Road | 247 yd | |
| Tesco | 1263/1265 London Road | 247 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy LONDON ROAD | 261 yd | |
| Ymca (Derby) (Closed) London Road | 370 yd | |
| Alvaston Park Meadow Lane | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Derby Arena ROYAL WAY | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Alvaston & Boulton Cricket Club ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND RAYNESWAY | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Derby County Fc (Pride Park) PRIDE PARK STADIUM PRIDE PARK STADIUM | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.