Maidstone Drive is in Alvaston, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 9FX 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 Maidstone Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 9FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 0DA, DE24 9FY, DE24 9FW, DE24 9GA, DE24 0BT, DE24 9FZ, DE24 0HL, DE24 0BA, DE24 0TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE24 9FX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.1% | 47% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 25.9% | 34.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 45.5% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.2% | 44% | 13.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 13.7% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 20.8% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 22% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 20.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 94.2% | 87% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.7% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 86.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidstone Drive was 103.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% lower than the Alvaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maidstone Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South and the 298th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Maidstone Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-10-08 | £149,399 |
| 39 Maidstone Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2021-09-28 | £183,339 |
| 37 Maidstone Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-02-05 | £180,000 |
| 18 Maidstone Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-06-26 | £70,439 |
| 6 Maidstone Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-09-30 | £172,720 |
DE24 9FX 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | 1out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenton Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 1out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 3,555 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 1out of 4 | 4,267 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 | 3,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 550 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silver Ghost | Silver Ghost Inn, Field Drive | 449 yd | |
| Nunsfield House Community Association | 33 Boulton Lane | 992 yd | |
| The Lodge | Grange Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 1 Chellaston Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R'n'B Fish Bar | 87 Brackens Lane | 547 yd | |
| Curry Nights | 91 Brackens Lane | 547 yd | |
| Mighty Joes Pizza | Shop, 93 Brackens Lane | 547 yd | |
| Harvey's Fish Bar | 630 Harvey Road | 740 yd | |
| Man Lee | 632 Harvey Road | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 27 Crayford Road | 156 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 93 Holbrook Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Junior School HOLBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Noel-Baker Academy BRACKNELL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Merrill Academy BRACKENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Wyndham Primary Academy WYNDHAM STREET | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Allen Street Recreation Ground MARINA DRIVE | grass pitches | 768 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 | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.