London Road is in Alvaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 8UQ 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 8UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 8WP, DE24 8UR, DE24 8WL, DE24 8WN, DE24 8WD, DE24 8WQ, DE24 8WJ, DE24 8WR, DE24 8WS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE24 8UQ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 46.4% | 45.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 53.6% | 54.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 8UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 42.1% | 55.7% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 26% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 45.6% | 37.2% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 20.8% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 19.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 16.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 20.3% | -8.1% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.5% | 81.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 84.3% | 81% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 80% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.8% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 76.7% | -27.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 36.3% | 13.5% | 22.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 735.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 310.7% higher than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 16th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 533.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 253.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-09-12 | £79,377 |
| 607A London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2024-02-08 | £157,685 |
| School House Business Centre London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-08 | £480,060 |
| Donovan Newton Solicitors London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-06-01 | £546,476 |
| 707 London Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-04-24 | £94,509 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE24 8UQ 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaytouna Primary School 500 London Road , DE24 8WH | 2out of 4 | 496 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy 877 London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Reginald Street , DE23 8FQ | 2out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy Amber Street , DE24 8FT | 2out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 869 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,260 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 | 3,663 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 | 484 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 3,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Cafe | 770 London Road | 159 yd | |
| Gather & Gather | RTC Business Park, London Road | 396 yd | |
| Eurest at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd | Litchurch Lane | 636 yd | |
| Mezzo | Unit 19, Victoria Way | 719 yd | |
| The Wayfarer Cafe | 324-326 Osmaston Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Inn | 805 London Road | 439 yd | |
| The Merlin | 1 Orient Way | 536 yd | |
| Osmaston Mens Social Club | London Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lang Cheer | 649 London Road | 5 yd | |
| Gowara | 609 London Road | 5 yd | |
| Frydays | 605 London Road | 118 yd | |
| Spice Palace | 709 London Road | 220 yd | |
| Greggs plc | Pride Park Stadium | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1295/1305 London Road | 684 yd | |
| Tesco | 1263/1265 London Road | 684 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit B, Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Derby) (Closed) London Road | 178 yd | |
| Lakeside Primary Academy LONDON ROAD | 730 yd | |
| Derby Arena ROYAL WAY | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Funktion Fitness (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Derby College (Johnson Building) Locomotive Way | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Derby County Fc (Pride Park) PRIDE PARK STADIUM PRIDE PARK STADIUM | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Alvaston Park Meadow Lane | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.