Marina Drive is in Allenton, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 9DR is located in the Alvaston South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marina Drive, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 9DS, DE24 9DP, DE24 9DJ, DE24 9DQ, DE24 9JX, DE24 9JW, DE24 9DL, DE24 9DH, DE24 9DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE24 9DR 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 | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DE24 9DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 33.4% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 53.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 50.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.4% | 16.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 10.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 25.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.7% | 79.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 90.3% | 80.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 80.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Drive was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Alvaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marina Drive has the 34th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North and the 313th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-24 | £258,776 |
| 6 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-10-04 | £157,970 |
| 40 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-09-29 | £235,243 |
| 32 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-02-27 | £214,950 |
| 36 Marina Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-01-17 | £231,220 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 654 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 |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenton Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | 1out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Infant School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,474 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,873 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 | 5,431 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 | 724 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 5,058 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby South Salvation Army (Allenton) | The Salvation Army Hall, 24 Chellaston Road | 511 yd | |
| Chatterbox Cafe | St Martins Methodist Church, Flint Street | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 1 Chellaston Road | 482 yd | |
| Crown & Arrows | Sinfin Avenue | 524 yd | |
| New Bridge Inn | 262 Chellaston Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Lock Fish Bar | 238 Chellaston Road | 482 yd | |
| The Taste House | 1 Poole Street | 543 yd | |
| R'n'B Fish Bar | 87 Brackens Lane | 569 yd | |
| Curry Nights | 91 Brackens Lane | 569 yd | |
| Mighty Joes Pizza | Shop, 93 Brackens Lane | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 840 Osmaston Road | 710 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 242 Chellaston Road | 823 yd | |
| Co-operative | 27 Crayford Road | 837 yd | |
| Noor Supermarket | 801-803 Osmaston Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Street Recreation Ground MARINA DRIVE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Merrill Academy BRACKENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Noel-Baker Academy BRACKNELL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue | grass pitches | 781 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 | 89 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.