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Allenton & Osmaston

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About

Allenton and Osmaston form a residential district situated directly south of Derby's city centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached homes and some older terraced rows. Local shopping needs are served by several parades of independent retailers and essential services along Osmaston Road and Harvey Road. The neighbourhood also contains a number of community-focused schools and several small public parks for recreation.

A notable local landmark is the former Eagle Centre market, a large indoor facility that has served the community for decades. The area is bordered by major transport routes, including the A514 and the railway line, which define its edges. Industrial units are clustered in pockets, particularly near the Pride Park boundary, providing local employment. The Derwent River flows to the west, separating the area from other suburbs.

Area overview

On average Allenton & Osmaston has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Allenton & Osmaston is £40,410 per year. There are 3 schools in Allenton & Osmaston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Allenton & Osmaston is home to around 12,441 people, with a population density of about 4,278.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Allenton & Osmaston Population
12,441
Population density
4,278.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.11(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.65(+10%)
Shoplifting
16.88(+94%)
Public order
15.11(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.58(+83%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,596
61.03%
Other White
1,371
11.02%
African
569
4.57%
Other
451
3.62%
Indian
447
3.59%
Total population: 12,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,563
28.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,850
20.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,343
14.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,230
13.46%
Total 16+ residents: 9,138

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,340
29.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,010
22.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
922
20.32%
Owns outright
686
15.12%
Other social rented
477
10.51%
Total households: 4,538

Property prices in Allenton & Osmaston

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Allenton & Osmaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £296,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Allenton & Osmaston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allenton & Osmaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£246,000
Terraced19£140,000
Semi-Detached52£197,125
Flats6£42,000

10 years median price trend in Allenton & Osmaston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allenton & Osmaston.

All postcodes in Allenton & Osmaston

DE248FH

Addison Road

DE248JR

Ashby Street

DE248LA

Hutton Street

DE249DF

Greatorex Avenue

DE248DR

Marlborough Road

DE249AR

Westwood Drive

DE248GQ

Osmaston Road

DE249DB

Harrington Street

DE240BH

Lansdowne Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.