London Road is in Alvaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 8QL 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 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8QH, DE24 8SU, DE24 8RZ, DE24 8UD, DE24 8RY, DE24 8QG, DE24 8UE, DE24 8SD, DE24 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE24 8QL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51.5% | 47.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 29.5% | 42.7% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 35.7% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 29.1% | 42.8% | 13.7% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 49.3% | 37.1% | -12.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.1% | 20.2% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 14.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 26.4% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 82.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 91.4% | 84.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 83.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.5% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 485.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.3% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 29th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 192.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1218 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-11 | £258,258 |
| Flat 2 St. Peters Court, 1206B London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2021-07-29 | £59,700 |
| 1218 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-04-09 | £203,527 |
| Flat 5 St. Peters Court, 1208C London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2021-03-29 | £77,861 |
| Flat 2 St. Peters Court, 1206B London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2016-12-02 | £85,907 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 5,168 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 | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy 877 London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | 2out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior Academy Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,102 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 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,643 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 3,899 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,989 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 | 5,425 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 | 1,885 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 5,185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 5,185 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 | 198 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations | PO BOX 200 Raynesway | 319 yd | |
| Waterside Cafe | Alvaston Park, Meadow Lane | 661 yd | |
| McDonalds | Linville Close | 744 yd | |
| Choices Health Club | East Services Road, Raynesway | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club | Trent Street | 140 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | Shardlow Road | 324 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 543 yd | |
| The Blue Jay | Linville Close | 744 yd | |
| The Lodge | Grange Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy's Snack Shack | 1204 London Road | 12 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 1 Hall Street | 38 yd | |
| Wonderful Kitchen | 1 Lichfield Drive | 95 yd | |
| Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway | 1285 London Road | 186 yd | |
| The Pizza Man | 1255 London Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Raynesway | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Primary Academy WYNDHAM STREET | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy ALVASTON STREET | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Alvaston Junior Community School ELVASTON LANE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Alvaston Park Meadow Lane | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Oakwood Junior School HOLBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Alvaston & Boulton Cricket Club ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND RAYNESWAY | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.