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8.5%UNEMPLOYED
25%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
21%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDE24 8WU

What social class do the population of DE24 8WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DE24 8WU in Derby, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DE24 8WU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DE248WU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Alvaston.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 57%SINGLE
  • 25%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DE24 8WU is 57%. Single and 'other' people is 42%.

ETHNICITY

  • 82%WHITE
  • 18%NON-WHITE

82% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 8.5%UNEMPLOYED

8.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Banks near DE24 8WU

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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DE248WU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDE24 8WU
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Postal TownDerby
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

DE248WU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DE24 8WU postcode is located in the postal town of Derby. Derby postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DE24 8WU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chaddesden1 miles NE
Sponden2.1 miles E
Normanton2.1 miles SW
Borrowash2.8 miles E
Derby2.8 miles NW
Chellaston3.9 miles S
Stanley4.1 miles NE
Coxbench4.2 miles N
Dale Abbey4.5 miles E
Draycott5.1 miles E
Burnaston5.1 miles W
Findern5.2 miles SW
Weston-on-Trent5.4 miles SE
Risley5.6 miles E
Shardlow5.7 miles SE
London113 miles SE
Glasgow230 miles NW
Edinburgh221 miles N
Cardiff123 miles SW
Liverpool73 miles W
Southampton139 miles S
Saint Ives144 miles S

Sir Keir Starmer backs nuclear submarines and promises benefits for Rolls-Royce

Leader Sir Keir Starmer said 'nuclear deterrent is the bedrock of Labour's plan to keep Britain safe'

Derby Telegraph

Model railway station to be 'brought home'

The large model of Buxton Station is set to go on display at Wirksworth Station.

BBC News

Britain's most luxurious train calling at two Derbyshire stations next month

The Northern Belle is a vintage locomotive with a "strict" dress code

Derby Telegraph

British Gas, Octopus, EDF and EOn ordered to pay 30 to customers following mistake

Customers of all major energy suppliers can get the money

Derby Telegraph

Trees and roof tiles fall as strong winds hit region

A yellow weather warning is in place after strong winds and heavy rain caused havoc in the region.

BBC News

Main road through village reopens after crash

Police had urged drivers to avoid the A6 Derby Road and allow extra times for any journeys.

BBC News

Large police presence in Derby city centre as emergency services called to incident

At least five police cars were seen on Friar Gate near the Art House at around 2.45pm

Derby Telegraph

Plans for 96 new homes next to A38 met with several concerns

Developer Wheeldon Homes has submitted a planning application to transform green land

Derby Telegraph

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