Merevale Way is in Stenson Fields, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE24 3BR is located in the Stenson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2013-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merevale Way, Stenson Fields, Derby, DE24 3BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 3FN, DE24 3FP, DE24 3FX, DE24 3FR, DE24 3FH, DE24 3FU, DE24 3GB, DE24 3FS, DE24 3FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 3BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.5% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3BR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 25% | 43.7% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 45.2% | -11.1% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 5.5% | -8.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.3% | 56.9% | -9.4% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 31.9% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 40.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 17.8% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.6% | 65.6% | -23.0% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 94% | 77.8% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 11.5% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| 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 | 92.8% | 77.6% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 18.6% | 0.9% | 17.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merevale Way was 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% higher than the Etwall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merevale Way has the 32nd highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Etwall and the 149th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Merevale Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-07 | £310,296 |
| 32 Merevale Way, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-31 | £277,123 |
| 60 Merevale Way, Derby, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-03-08 | £195,849 |
| 29 Merevale Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-08-07 | £281,158 |
| 74 Merevale Way, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-06-26 | £307,629 |
DE24 3BR 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 | 238 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School Heather Close , Stenson Fields DE24 3BW | 2out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grampian Primary Academy Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Croft Primary Academy Deep Dale Lane , Sinfin DE24 3HF | 2out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Junior School Gayton Junior School , Littleover DE23 1GA | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 4,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 2out of 4 | 5,180 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,819 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santis Cafe | 46 Pilgrims Way, Stenson Fields | 286 yd | |
| Asda Customer Restaurant | Sinfin District Centre | 1,060 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 24, Sinfin District Centre, Arleston Lane | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenson Fields Public House | Pilgrims Way, Stenson Fields | 286 yd | |
| Ferrers Arms, | Sinfin District Centre, Sinfin Lane | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious | 44 Pilgrims Way, Stenson Fields | 286 yd | |
| Harvest Kitchen | Pilgrims Way, Stenson Fields | 286 yd | |
| Subway | unit 21 Sinfin District Centre, Sinfin Lane | 1,060 yd | |
| KFC | Sinfin District Centre, Arleston Lane | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Sinfin District Centre | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School GOATHLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Sinfin Community Centre SWALLOWDALE ROAD | 884 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.