The Paddock is in Boulton Moor, Derby and in South Derbyshire district. DE24 5AP is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddock, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 5AA, DE24 0XE, DE24 5AB, DE24 0XF, DE24 5AN, DE24 0XD, DE24 5AJ, DE24 0UP, DE24 0UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE24 5AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 5AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 29.7% | 33.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 55.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (87%) 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 | 52.3% | 47.4% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 39.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5AP this area, 9.3% 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 | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 37.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.7% | 82.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 93.6% | 88.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 87.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.7% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddock was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddock has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston and the 80th lowest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

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 The Paddock, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-01-16 | £149,431 |
| 12 The Paddock, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2022-08-17 | £265,444 |
| 8 The Paddock, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-09-27 | £293,656 |
| 19 The Paddock, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-11-20 | £163,715 |
| 20 The Paddock, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2020-03-11 | £179,865 |
DE24 5AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 185 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 5,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 5,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,447 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 | 498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grange Primary School Stubble Road , Alvaston DE24 0BL | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior Academy Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,337 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 | 1,947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,307 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 | 3,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 5,331 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 | 1,947 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 3,704 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 | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Needles | Bembridge Drive | 324 yd | |
| The Cornishman | The Cornishman, Holbrook Road | 857 yd | |
| James Wyatt | Keldholme Lane | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kims Kitchen | 4 Gillamoor Court | 878 yd | |
| The Codfather Fishbar | 99 Holbrook Road | 880 yd | |
| Alvaston Fish Bar | 102 Keldholme Lane | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 64 Bembridge Drive | 394 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 108 Keldholme Lane | 892 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 93 Holbrook Road | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Lane Playing Field EDITH WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 642 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 | 274.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.