Russell Street is in Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE24 8AL is located in the Sinfin & Osmaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Street, Derby, DE24 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8GG, DE24 8FZ, DE24 8ED, DE24 8ZP, DE24 8GA, DE24 8AZ, DE24 8AF, DE24 8GH, DE24 8AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 41.8% | 49.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 32.8% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 19% | 11.6% | -7.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 37.1% | 44.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 48.1% | 26.2% | -21.9% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 23.2% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.8% | 72.4% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 69.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 12% | 14.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 69.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.5% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Street was 233.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Alvaston North and the 101st highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Russell Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-01-17 | £71,540 |
| 40 Russell Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-12-14 | £71,469 |
| 42 Russell Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2007-11-02 | £107,741 |
| Flat 5 44 Russell Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £39,750 | 2002-03-13 | £145,608 |
| Flat 5 44 Russell Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-07-07 | £205,313 |
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy Amber Street , Allenton DE24 8FT | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Junior School Nightingale Road , DE24 8BH | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,323 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 5,073 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 | 3,173 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wayfarer Cafe | 324-326 Osmaston Road | 208 yd | |
| Fun Valley | Unit 2, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Shaftesbury Street South | 309 yd | |
| A J's cafe | Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street | 612 yd | |
| Eurest at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd | Litchurch Lane | 629 yd | |
| Claude's | Marble Hall, Nightingale Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 779 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 174 Portland Street | 862 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Takeaway | 75 Abingdon Street | 187 yd | |
| Pak Catering | 30 Shaftesbury Street South | 270 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 26 Cotton Brook Road | 428 yd | |
| Elton Road Fish & Chips | 68 Elton Road | 479 yd | |
| China Chef | 83 Nightingale Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 622 Osmaston Road | 872 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 945 yd | |
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 1,001 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 637 yd | |
| Ymca (Derby) (Closed) London Road | 1,002 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 | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.