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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

DE248TF

Brighton Road

DE248RQ

Wisgreaves Road

DE240EL

Harvey Road

DE248RD

Eden Street

DE248TQ

Commerce Street

DE248TN

Fife Street

DE240AN

Brackens Lane

DE248NP

Burbage Place

DE240AL

Brackens Lane

DE248PE

Robson Close

DE248TZ

Beatty Street

DE248PF

Booth Street

DE240FL

Rosedale Avenue

DE240GD

Rockhouse Road

DE240JG

Shardlow Road

DE240AT

Moorhead Avenue

DE248RP

Murray Street

DE248UE

Waldorf Avenue

DE248PD

Ashcroft Close

DE248QA

London Road

DE240JF

Lilac Court

DE240AJ

Frederick Avenue

DE240FX

Strathmore Avenue

DE240AH

Frederick Avenue

DE248SA

Hawthorne Avenue

DE248UD

Lichfield Drive

DE248TR

Commerce Street

DE248TB

Brighton Road

DE248SG

Baker Street

DE248PY

London Road

DE248SE

Baker Street

DE240PG

Stiles Road

DE240FG

Boulton Lane

DE248NH

Coleman Street

DE240DY

Beech Avenue

DE248TW

Allestree Street

DE240AE

Excelsior Avenue

DE240GA

Anthony Crescent

DE240AY

Boulton Lane

DE240HA

Lilac Close

DE248QY

Lincoln Avenue

DE248UA

Severn Street

DE248QX

Lincoln Avenue

DE248PT

Garrick Street

DE240AD

The Crescent

DE248QQ

Meadow Lane

DE248SY

Brighton Road

DE248NX

Curzon Lane

DE240ER

Matthew Street

DE240FD

Boulton Lane

DE240EP

Wyndham Street

DE248PL

Macready Place

DE248NR

Benson Street

DE248RS

Bower Street

DE248PR

Terry Place

DE248UF

Waldorf Close

DE248YE

Mandarin Way

DE248QG

London Road

DE248TP

Fife Street

DE240EA

Beech Avenue

DE240NY

Metcalfe Close

DE248QH

London Road

DE240PJ

Kelmoor Road

DE240EG

Harvey Road

DE248SS

Mosedale Close

DE248RH

Haig Street

DE248NQ

Benson Street

DE240GB

Lang Road

DE248RT

Warren Street

DE240EU

Siddons Street

DE248SU

Hall Street

DE240FW

Strathmore Avenue

DE240AW

Arlington Drive

DE240ET

Neilson Street

DE240ES

Matthew Street

DE240EE

Harvey Road

Data Sources

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