Buchan Street is in Derby and in Derby district. DE24 8FQ is located in the Sinfin & Osmaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buchan Street, Derby, DE24 8FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8FP, DE24 8FS, DE24 8FG, DE24 8DQ, DE24 8FR, DE24 8BP, DE24 8FN, DE24 8GT, DE24 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 8FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE24 8FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 46.9% | 57% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 29.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 27.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 17.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.1% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 70.2% | 65.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 80.2% | 72.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 72.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buchan Street was 247.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buchan Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Alvaston North and the 94th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Buchan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2015-03-06 | £75,031 |
| 19 Buchan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2011-04-08 | £111,280 |
| 50 Buchan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2010-09-21 | £80,026 |
| 50 Buchan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2009-06-11 | £133,110 |
| 48 Buchan Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2007-09-03 | £121,180 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE24 8FQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmaston Primary School Amber Street , DE24 8FT | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy Amber Street , Allenton DE24 8FT | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Junior School Nightingale Road , DE24 8BH | - not rated | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenton Community Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenton Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community 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 | 1,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,690 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 | 4,136 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorways Sports Village | Moor Lane | 371 yd | |
| Claude's | Marble Hall, Nightingale Road | 440 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce C Wing | Victory Road | 499 yd | |
| Gather & Gather,Rolls Royce, E1 Wing, Gate 2A | Moor Lane | 499 yd | |
| Margo's Cafe | Unit 14, Gosforth Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Athletic Club | Moor Lane | 371 yd | |
| Derby Leisure and Events Venue | Moor Lane | 499 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 1 Chellaston Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Fish Bar | Shop, 746 Osmaston Road | 299 yd | |
| Derby Chicken & Pizza | 732 Osmaston Road | 323 yd | |
| Lotus House | 744 Osmaston Road | 323 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 624 Osmaston Road | 340 yd | |
| China Chef | 83 Nightingale Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 622 Osmaston Road | 289 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 591 yd | |
| Noor Supermarket | 801-803 Osmaston Road | 591 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 840 Osmaston Road | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osmaston Park Moor Lane | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Derby) JD GYMS JD GYMS OSMASTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Moorways Sports Complex MOORWAYS SPORTS COMPLEX MOORWAYS SPORTS COMPLEX MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| The Pavilion (Rolls-Royce Leisure) MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 621 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 | 145.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.