London Road is in Alvaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 8QD 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 London Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8QE, DE24 8QT, DE24 8QS, DE24 8RW, DE24 8RT, DE24 8RU, DE24 8QF, DE24 8RX, DE24 8QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE24 8QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 51.4% | 53.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 26.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 44.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.3% | 23% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11.7% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92% | 87.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 92% | 81.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 10.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 81.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 238.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 99th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1137 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-09-20 | £175,438 |
| 1103 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £214,500 | 2024-06-14 | £222,894 |
| 1105 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-06-30 | £274,225 |
| 1115 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-12-17 | £240,533 |
| 1121 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-12-03 | £199,299 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy 877 London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | 2out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | 1out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,269 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,611 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 | 5,103 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 | 1,580 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Cafe | Alvaston Park, Meadow Lane | 286 yd | |
| Unity Cafe | 1262 London Road | 558 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations | PO BOX 200 Raynesway | 591 yd | |
| Choices Health Club | East Services Road, Raynesway | 793 yd | |
| McDonalds | Linville Close | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club | Trent Street | 342 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | Shardlow Road | 687 yd | |
| The Blue Jay | Linville Close | 802 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 922 yd | |
| Osmaston Mens Social Club | London Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Kebab House | 1 Hall Street | 344 yd | |
| Nancy's Snack Shack | 1204 London Road | 371 yd | |
| Wonderful Kitchen | 1 Lichfield Drive | 473 yd | |
| Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway | 1285 London Road | 523 yd | |
| The Pizza Man | 1255 London Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Raynesway | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 1263/1265 London Road | 792 yd | |
| Iceland | 1295/1305 London Road | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Park Meadow Lane | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Lakeside Primary Academy LONDON ROAD | 765 yd | |
| Alvaston & Boulton Cricket Club ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND RAYNESWAY | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Wyndham Primary Academy WYNDHAM STREET | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy ALVASTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 289.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.