Orchard Close is in Boulton Moor, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE24 5AE is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Close, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 5AD, DE24 5AB, DE24 5AJ, DE24 5AL, DE24 5AA, DE24 5AP, DE24 5AQ, DE24 0XE, DE24 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE24 5AE is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 46.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE24 5AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 29.7% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 59.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 51.5% | 51% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around DE24 5AE this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.3% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 25.2% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 40.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.6% | 83.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89% 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% | 89% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 89.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Close has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston and the 25th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-03-28 | £390,373 |
| 24 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-06-25 | £265,226 |
| 8 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-05-13 | £340,093 |
| 23 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-12-11 | £244,341 |
| 9 Orchard Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-09-20 | £361,691 |
DE24 5AE 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 | 166 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy Woodsford Drive , Boulton Moor | - not rated | 409 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior Academy Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 4,864 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 5,219 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 | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 5,227 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Needles | Bembridge Drive | 365 yd | |
| The Cornishman | The Cornishman, Holbrook Road | 827 yd | |
| James Wyatt | Keldholme Lane | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather Fishbar | 99 Holbrook Road | 855 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen | 4 Gillamoor Court | 987 yd | |
| Alvaston Fish Bar | 102 Keldholme Lane | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 64 Bembridge Drive | 490 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 93 Holbrook Road | 959 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 108 Keldholme Lane | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Lane Playing Field EDITH WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 488 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 | 163 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.