Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 8GH 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%

Partnership Status

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 8GH, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Cotton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Lane was 251.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cotton Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 89th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DE24 8GH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cotton Lane are based on 60 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Derby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE24 8GH

Average Price
£234,502

Semi-Detached
£69,499

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£317,004

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cotton Lane

Average Price
£116,051

Semi-Detached
£77,027

Terraced
£105,910

Detached
£322,708

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£330,599

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cotton LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
196 Cotton Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building	£400,000	2016-02-25	£583,902
200 Cotton Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building	£51,000	2014-12-04	£77,295
196 Cotton Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2003-07-30	£322,708
139 Cotton Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£19,250	2001-12-19	£68,503

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE24 8GH

Employment

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE	4out of 4	589 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ	4out of 4	837 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ	3out of 4	1,662 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX	3out of 4	1,856 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ	3out of 4	3,298 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN	3out of 4	445 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN	1out of 4	445 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashwood Spencer Academy Amber Street , DE24 8FT	2out of 4	824 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP	3out of 4	956 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP	4out of 4	1,012 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU	- not rated	1,555 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN	- not rated	2,377 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR	- not rated	2,981 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF	4out of 4	3,060 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR	1out of 4	3,156 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE	- not rated	1,890 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU	3out of 4	3,019 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF	- not rated	1,224 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY	4out of 4	1,657 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT	- not rated	3,156 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB	3out of 4	3,282 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB	3out of 4	3,282 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fun Valley	Unit 2, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Shaftesbury Street South	116 yd
The Wayfarer Cafe	324-326 Osmaston Road	413 yd
Claude's	Marble Hall, Nightingale Road	624 yd
McDonalds	181-193 Osmaston Park Road	693 yd
A J's cafe	Unit 21, Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street	749 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chestnut Tree	174 Portland Street	658 yd
Vulcan Arms	1 St Thomas Road	692 yd
Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen)	155 St Thomas Road	865 yd
The Evington Club	244 Village Street	1,044 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pak Catering	30 Shaftesbury Street South	166 yd
McDonalds	Unit 26 Cotton Brook Road	251 yd
Elton Road Fish & Chips	68 Elton Road	256 yd
Yummy Takeaway	75 Abingdon Street	279 yd
Midland Kebabs	134 Elton Road	548 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Mart Supermarket	85 St Thomas Road	822 yd
Central England Co-operative Society	622 Osmaston Road	856 yd
Ezee Shop	1 Yates Street	931 yd
Sainsbury's	Osmaston Park Road	962 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Foresters Way	1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET		462 yd
Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	522 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	58.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	153.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.89 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE24 8GH