Riverside Road is in Pride Park, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE24 8HY is located in the Alvaston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE24 8HY is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 46.1% | 44.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 55.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 8HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 51.6% | 58.4% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 25.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 32% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 25.1% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around DE24 8HY this area, 35.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 35.3% | 8.2% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 14.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 11.2% | -9.6% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 78.8% | 85% | 6.2% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 81.6% | 81.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 81.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 34.4% | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 13.8% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Road was 669.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 280.7% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Alvaston North and the 19th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 347.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tentamus Pharma Uk Ltd Riverside Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £19,800,000 | 2022-05-10 | £19,655,625 |
| Mccorquodale 2005 (Uk) Ltd Riverside Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2021-03-31 | £1,786,218 |
| Storage Pod Sc076 Store First House Riverside Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2016-08-12 | £9,307 |
| Nursery Creche David Lloyd Club Riverside Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £8,042,753 | 2015-12-08 | £10,542,976 |
| Store First House Riverside Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2013-11-11 | £3,303,929 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleward Spencer Academy Canal Street , DE1 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zaytouna Primary School 500 London Road , DE24 8WH | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 513 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School and Technology Centre St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 5,270 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 | 3,484 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training - Derby Centre Ground Floor , St Peter's House DE1 1SB | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | - not rated | 1,893 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited | Severn Trent Water, Riverside Road | 106 yd | |
| Nicco Restaurant and Bar | Wheelwright Way | 368 yd | |
| Seven Restaurant and Cafe Bar | Wheelwright Way | 368 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | 2 Roundhouse Road | 395 yd | |
| Caterlink at DHU 111 | 2 Roundhouse Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merlin | 1 Orient Way | 700 yd | |
| The Merry Widows | 24 Railway Terrace | 768 yd | |
| The Brunswick Inn | The Brunswick Inn, 1 Railway Terrace | 769 yd | |
| The Waterfall | Railway Terrace | 769 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | Victoria Inn, 12 Midland Place | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs plc | Pride Park Stadium | 493 yd | |
| Subway | Derwent Parade | 578 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 25 Railway Terrace | 769 yd | |
| Mr Mustards Cob Shop | 5 Canal Street | 885 yd | |
| Dolce Gelatus | 14 Midland Road | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Funktion Fitness (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Derby) RIVERSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 319 yd |
| Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Derby County Fc (Pride Park) PRIDE PARK STADIUM PRIDE PARK STADIUM | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Derby) DERWENT PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Derby) Derwent Parade | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Derby Arena ROYAL WAY | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Crossfit Deviant CRANMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 574.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 559.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.