Pool Close Derby
7 addresses across 1 postcode (DE24), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35425632.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £190,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in South Derbyshire costs £2,340 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alvaston Medical Centre, about 1.4 km away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £132,475 | £120,000 | £144,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £68,500 | £68,500 | £68,500 |
| 1996 | 6 | £76,500 | £67,500 | £79,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2015 | 3 DE24 5AL | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 5 May 2010 | 9 DE24 5AL | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | 7 DE24 5AL | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 3 DE24 5AL | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 11 DE24 5AL | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 1 DE24 5AL | Detached | £144,950 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 7 DE24 5AL | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 23 May 2001 | 7 DE24 5AL | Detached | £1,500 | |
| 21 May 1999 | 7 DE24 5AL | Detached | £68,500 | |
| 20 Sep 1996 | 1 DE24 5AL | Detached | £79,995 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 1996 | 3 DE24 5AL | Detached | £72,500 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 9 DE24 5AL | Detached | £79,995 | New build. |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 5 DE24 5AL | Detached | £75,000 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 1996 | 7 DE24 5AL | Detached | £67,500 | New build. |
| 8 Mar 1996 | 11 DE24 5AL | Detached | £78,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Derbyshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,340 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,560 | £1,820 | £2,080 | £2,340 | £2,860 | £3,379 | £3,899 | £4,679 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (48% of about 580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 42 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE24 5AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Spondon 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km |
| Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km | |
| Derby 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Newport Court Boulton | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Derby | 5.6 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 440 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 8.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Alvaston Medical Centre | 1.4 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ej's Pharmacy | 850 m |
| NHS dentists | Raynesway Dental Practice | 1.8 km |
| Hospital | Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Cdc | 4.9 km |
| Police station | Ascot Drive Police Station | 2.9 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Central England Co-op - Holbrook Road - | 650 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Field End 6.7 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Shardlow Road Allotments 1.2 ha | 650 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Elvaston Castle, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.8 km north-east. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elvaston Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Plantation | Wood | 1.0 km north-east |
| Chellaston Covert | Wood | 1.6 km south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km north-east |
| Chellaston Brickworks | Wood | 2.0 km south-west |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.1 km north-east |
| Aston Hill | Hill | 2.4 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Alvaston Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Noel-Baker Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chellaston Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.9 km | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Alvaston Moor Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 2.0 km | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Needles DE24 0UQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bembridge Convenience Store DE24 0UQ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Co-operative DE24 0UQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Slimming World DE72 3UX | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy DE24 5AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Junior Adventures Group - Clover Leys Spencer Academy DE24 5AX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orchard Close (6); On or near Thorness Close (4); On or near Mill Hill (3); On or near Meadow Nook (3); On or near Mottistone Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DE24 5AL: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Meadow Nook · Falmouth Road · Orchard Close · Thorness Close · Willow Croft · Arreton Court · Mill Hill · Colwell Drive · Colwell Drive · Sevenlands Drive · Mottistone Close · Newquay Place
All the streets in DE24 and across South Derbyshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.