Benson Street is in Alvaston, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE24 8NR is located in the Alvaston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benson Street, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8NQ, DE24 8NP, DE24 8PH, DE24 8NL, DE24 8NH, DE24 8XE, DE24 8PQ, DE24 0ET, DE24 0EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE24 8NR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 53.4% | 47.9% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 52.1% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 32.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 42.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 39.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 27.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 14.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 20.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 9.4% | 5.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 82.7% | 84% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 89.8% | 81.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 13.1% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benson Street was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benson Street has the 38th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 295th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Benson Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-29 | £124,038 |
| 31 Benson Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-07-12 | £185,946 |
| 23 Benson Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-07-13 | £96,151 |
| 11 Benson Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-05-17 | £138,161 |
| 29 Benson Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-05-17 | £163,390 |
DE24 8NR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | 1out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenton Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy 877 London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | 2out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,544 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,934 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 | 4,955 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margo's Cafe | Unit 14, Gosforth Road | 637 yd | |
| Chatterbox Cafe | St Martins Methodist Church, Flint Street | 965 yd | |
| Derby South Salvation Army (Allenton) | The Salvation Army Hall, 24 Chellaston Road | 966 yd | |
| Unity Cafe | 1262 London Road | 988 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill Shop | Ascot Drive | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club | Trent Street | 721 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 1 Chellaston Road | 917 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 1,010 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | Shardlow Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food | Shop, 637 Harvey Road | 223 yd | |
| Man Lee | 632 Harvey Road | 285 yd | |
| Harvey's Fish Bar | 630 Harvey Road | 285 yd | |
| Mighty Joes Pizza | Shop, 93 Brackens Lane | 557 yd | |
| R'n'B Fish Bar | 87 Brackens Lane | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Supermarket | 801-803 Osmaston Road | 781 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 818 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 840 Osmaston Road | 878 yd | |
| Co-operative | 27 Crayford Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Primary Academy WYNDHAM STREET | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Merrill Academy BRACKENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Derby) JD GYMS JD GYMS OSMASTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Allen Street Recreation Ground MARINA DRIVE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Oakwood Junior School HOLBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 122.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.