Postcode report
DE24 1AQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Derby
About DE24 1AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE24 1AQ is a postcode in Alvaston North, Derby, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE24 1AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE24 1AQ are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE24 1AQ is based on Derby 024 Census 2021. It covers 7,556 residents, 1,474 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near DE24 1AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £150k from 22 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE24 1AQ can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE24 1AQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE24 1AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE24 1AQ
Is DE24 1AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE24 1AQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE24 1AQ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE24 1AQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE24 1AQ?
LocaleIQ matched DE24 1AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE24 1AQ?
The latest median sold price is £150k based on 22 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE24 1AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.