Radford Street is in Alvaston, Derby and in City Of Derby district. DE24 8NS 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 Radford Street, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8NT, DE24 8PJ, DE24 8XG, DE24 8PA, DE24 8PG, DE24 8PB, DE24 8PS, DE24 8PN, DE24 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE24 8NS is primarily male, with 56% 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 | 52.2% | 44% | -8.2% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 56% | 8.2% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 8NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 62% | 70.7% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 14.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50% | 45.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.4% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 21.6% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 12.9% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.1% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 26.3% | 17.8% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 22.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 81.5% | 86.3% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 90.2% | 81.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 81.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radford Street was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radford Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Alvaston North and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Radford Street, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-05-22 | £100,888 |
| 8 Radford Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2023-06-05 | £153,821 |
| 58 Radford Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-05 | £124,130 |
| 20 Radford Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-06-15 | £155,258 |
| 14 Radford Street, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2018-04-13 | £149,359 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE24 8NS 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boulton Junior School Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boulton Primary School Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Infant School Brighton Road , Alvaston DE24 8TE | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 682 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,064 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 | 5,249 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Cafe | 1262 London Road | 716 yd | |
| Margo's Cafe | Unit 14, Gosforth Road | 830 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations | PO BOX 200 Raynesway | 888 yd | |
| Waterside Cafe | Alvaston Park, Meadow Lane | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club | Trent Street | 463 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 764 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | Shardlow Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food | Shop, 637 Harvey Road | 361 yd | |
| Man Lee | 632 Harvey Road | 415 yd | |
| Harvey's Fish Bar | 630 Harvey Road | 415 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 1 Hall Street | 575 yd | |
| Wonderful Kitchen | 1 Lichfield Drive | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Raynesway | 888 yd | |
| Co-operative | 27 Crayford Road | 920 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 1,013 yd | |
| Noor Supermarket | 801-803 Osmaston Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Primary Academy WYNDHAM STREET | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Merrill Academy BRACKENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Oakwood Junior School HOLBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Derby) JD GYMS JD GYMS OSMASTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.