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Alvaston & Crewton

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About

Alvaston & Crewton is a residential district situated southeast of Derby city centre, bordering the River Derwent. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local shopping parades serving the community. Alvaston Park provides a large green space with recreational facilities, while the nearby Pride Park Stadium sits just across the river, its presence felt in the local area. The road network, including the A6 and Raynesway, defines much of its layout.

The neighbourhood is functionally connected to Derby through major bus routes and is adjacent to significant employment zones like the Pride Park business area. The historical Alvaston Hall, now a pub, hints at the area's past before its 20th-century expansion. Daily life centres on practical amenities, with schools and community centres serving the local population. The flat terrain near the river contrasts with the more suburban feel of the Crewton housing estates further inland.

Area overview

On average Alvaston & Crewton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alvaston & Crewton is £44,509 per year. There are 4 schools in Alvaston & Crewton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alvaston & Crewton is home to around 9,941 people, with a population density of about 5,781.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alvaston & Crewton Population
9,941
Population density
5,781.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.05(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.69(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.37(+53%)
Public order
10.96(+58%)
Other theft
8.75(+54%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,488
75.35%
Other White
707
7.11%
Pakistani
236
2.37%
Indian
227
2.28%
African
215
2.16%
Total population: 9,937

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,774
22.87%
No qualifications
1,762
22.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,316
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,160
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
969
12.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,756

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,218
29.45%
Owns outright
1,096
26.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
896
21.66%
Social rents from council
613
14.82%
Other social rented
206
4.98%
Total households: 4,136

Property prices in Alvaston & Crewton

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 in Alvaston & Crewton area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £293,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alvaston & Crewton 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 Alvaston & Crewton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£83,000
Semi-Detached57£175,000
Terraced25£150,000
Detached13£216,500

10 years median price trend in Alvaston & Crewton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alvaston & Crewton.

All postcodes in Alvaston & Crewton

DE248RU

Warren Street

DE248PZ

London Road

DE248NY

Thorndike Avenue

DE248PG

Booth Street

DE248QD

London Road

DE240AU

Arlington Drive

DE240AQ

Brackens Lane

DE240FZ

Anthony Drive

DE240EJ

Harvey Road

DE240AR

Holtlands Drive

DE217AY

West Side Park

DE248UB

Wynton Avenue

DE248QJ

Alvaston North

DE248RR

Westminster Street

DE240DU

Raynesway

DE240ED

Harvey Road

DE248XZ

Beckitt Close

DE240AA

Stanley Road

DE248SL

Baker Street

DE248PS

Anderson Street

DE240DG

Tilbury Place

DE248PB

Ainley Close

DE240EN

Barrett Street

DE248TT

Allestree Street

DE240FP

Casson Avenue

DE240GF

St Marys Close

DE248QE

London Road

DE240FT

Maple Drive

DE248NZ

Thorndike Avenue

DE248SB

Ladygrove Terrace

DE248QS

Curzon Lane

DE248TA

Brighton Road

DE248PA

Anderson Street

DE240AX

Thanet Drive

DE248RX

Wildsmith Street

DE248RY

Trent Street

DE248UH

Eden Street

DE248TS

Allestree Street

DE248RB

Eden Street

DE240FN

Holloway Road

DE248TG

Brighton Road

DE248QL

London Road

DE248NA

Thorndike Avenue

DE240FY

Rosslyn Gardens

DE240FE

Boulton Lane

DE248PN

Kemble Place

DE248QN

London Road

DE240EF

Harvey Road

DE240AP

Brackens Lane

DE240FH

Boulton Lane

DE240AZ

Boulton Lane

DE248QU

Hollis Street

DE248SH

Baker Street

DE248TY

Southwood Street

DE240AB

Stanley Road

DE240EQ

Hawtrey Gardens

DE248TE

Brighton Road

DE240FS

Oak Drive

DE240JH

Shardlow Road

DE217AZ

Belmore Way

DE240FJ

Rosedale Avenue

DE248RA

Wye Street

DE248PH

Booth Street

DE248YF

Alvaston North

DE248QT

Burnside Street

DE240DX

Beech Avenue

DE240AG

Excelsior Avenue

DE248PQ

Jefferson Place

DE240FQ

Boulton Drive

DE240EX

Stanley Road

DE248RJ

Haig Street

DE248SN

Baker Street

DE248QZ

Wye Street

DE248QW

Hollis Street

DE248RW

Spencer Street

DE248PX

London Road

DE248PJ

Irving Place

DE240FB

Alwards Close

DE240NZ

Alvaston Street

DE240AS

Holtlands Drive

DE248PP

Kean Place

DE240NX

Alvaston Street

DE248PW

London Road

DE248SF

Baker Street

DE248QF

London Road

DE240EB

Beech Gardens

DE240EH

Harvey Road

DE248SZ

Brighton Road

DE248SD

Baker Street

DE248RN

Burnaby Street

DE248NU

Pippin Gardens

DE240DZ

Beech Avenue

DE248SJ

Baker Street

DE240DW

Raynesway

DE248RZ

Hall Street

DE248RL

Burnaby Street

DE248TD

Brighton Road

DE240GE

Boulton Lane

DE248QP

London Road

DE248TU

Allestree Street

Data Sources

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