Postcode report
Is DE24 8BW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DE24 8BW: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE24 8BW 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 8BW, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE24 8BW 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 8BW 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 8BW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £150k from 135 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE24 8BW can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 12 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 8BW 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 8BW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 8BW
Is DE24 8BW 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 8BW?
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 8BW?
9 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 8BW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE24 8BW?
LocaleIQ matched DE24 8BW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE24 8BW?
The latest median sold price is £150k based on 135 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE24 8BW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.