Sinfin Avenue is in Shelton Lock, Derby and in Derby district. DE24 9QB is located in the Chellaston & Shelton Lock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sinfin Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, DE24 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE24 9QA, DE24 9QG, DE24 9QQ, DE24 9QL, DE24 9QF, DE24 9QJ, DE24 9QH, DE24 9EW, DE24 9QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE24 9QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 54.7% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 45.3% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 29.4% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 45.1% | 11.5% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 10.8% | -9.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 11.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 29.5% | 31.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -16.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 47.4% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 13.8% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 17.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 23.5% | -17.7% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 18.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 98.6% | 86.3% | -12.3% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 86.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sinfin Avenue was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Chellaston & Shelton Lock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sinfin Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Chellaston & Shelton Lock and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Sinfin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2026-02-06 | £150,000 |
| 155 Sinfin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2026-01-15 | £148,403 |
| 185 Sinfin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2025-09-19 | £196,844 |
| 161 Sinfin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2025-09-12 | £146,497 |
| 165 Sinfin Avenue, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-04-11 | £146,000 |
DE24 9QB 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 | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Junior School Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Infant School Carlton Avenue , Shelton Lock DE24 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenton Community Primary School Brookhouse Street , Allenton DE24 9BB | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston School Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,847 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Church | Sinfin Avenue | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Inn | 262 Chellaston Road | 580 yd | |
| Crown & Arrows | Sinfin Avenue | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 242 Chellaston Road | 580 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Junior School Carlton Avenue | grass pitches | 381 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.