Pool Close is in Boulton Moor, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE24 5AL is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pool Close, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 5AG, DE24 5AH, DE24 5AF, DE24 5AE, DE24 0UY, DE24 0UE, DE24 5AD, DE24 0LZ, DE24 0UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 5AL 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 | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DE24 5AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 35% | 32.1% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 55.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 43.6% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 22.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 33.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90% | 86.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 94.9% | 89.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 89% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pool Close was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pool Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston and the 131st lowest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pool Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-08-10 | £278,234 |
| 9 Pool Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2010-05-05 | £288,860 |
| 7 Pool Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2008-03-26 | £263,670 |
| 3 Pool Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2007-07-27 | £291,958 |
| 11 Pool Close, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2006-06-30 | £372,934 |
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,193 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 DE24 5AX | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grange Primary School Stubble Road , Alvaston DE24 0BL | - not rated | 901 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,034 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 | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 5,164 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 | 1,641 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 3,482 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 | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Needles | Bembridge Drive | 289 yd | |
| The Cornishman | The Cornishman, Holbrook Road | 676 yd | |
| James Wyatt | Keldholme Lane | 968 yd | |
| The Lodge | Grange Road | 1,038 yd | |
| The Silver Ghost | Silver Ghost Inn, Field Drive | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather Fishbar | 99 Holbrook Road | 706 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen | 4 Gillamoor Court | 914 yd | |
| Alvaston Fish Bar | 102 Keldholme Lane | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 64 Bembridge Drive | 436 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 93 Holbrook Road | 808 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 108 Keldholme Lane | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Lane Playing Field EDITH WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 338 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 | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.