Meadow Lane is in Alvaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 8QQ 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 Meadow Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8PZ, DE24 8QA, DE24 8QT, DE24 8RP, DE24 8PX, DE24 8RJ, DE24 8RL, DE24 8QD, DE24 8RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE24 8QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 45.7% | 48.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 54.3% | 51.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 38.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 40.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 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 | 32.8% | 30.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -18.0% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 40.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 22.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 27.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 15.8% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.3% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.7% | 81.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 88.3% | 84.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 85.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Lane has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 268th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meadow Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-14 | £154,855 |
| 5 Meadow Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-07-20 | £182,118 |
| 9 Meadow Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2000-05-26 | £219,093 |
| 9 Meadow Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £42,500 | 1997-02-21 | £238,511 |
| 3 Meadow Lane, Derby, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £28,950 | 1995-08-11 | £157,244 |
DE24 8QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 4,549 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 | 417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | 1out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,697 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 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,018 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 3,897 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 | 2,348 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 | 4,917 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 | 1,315 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 4,571 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 | 2 yd | |
| Choices Health Club | East Services Road, Raynesway | 600 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations | PO BOX 200 Raynesway | 820 yd | |
| Unity Cafe | 1262 London Road | 823 yd | |
| McDonalds | Linville Close | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club | Trent Street | 625 yd | |
| Osmaston Mens Social Club | London Road | 742 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 805 London Road | 831 yd | |
| The Blue Jay | Linville Close | 887 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | Shardlow Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Kebab House | 1 Hall Street | 624 yd | |
| Nancy's Snack Shack | 1204 London Road | 651 yd | |
| Wonderful Kitchen | 1 Lichfield Drive | 754 yd | |
| Alvaston Fast Food Curry Takeaway | 1285 London Road | 782 yd | |
| The Pizza Man | 1255 London Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1263/1265 London Road | 589 yd | |
| Iceland | 1295/1305 London Road | 589 yd | |
| Lidl | Raynesway | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Park Meadow Lane | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Lakeside Primary Academy LONDON ROAD | 532 yd | |
| Alvaston & Boulton Cricket Club ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND ALVASTON AND BOULTON SPORTS GROUND RAYNESWAY | grass pitches | 596 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.