Sunflower Close Derby
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE24), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 10817209.
- Flood: 52 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Derby costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 4% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Alvaston Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alvaston Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Derby in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,794 | £2,050 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,331 | £3,843 | £4,612 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 870 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of Former Northridge House, Raynesway, derby, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 45 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 53 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 53 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE24 8FU | zone 2 | 1 / 22 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE24 8GY | zone 2 | 6 / 23 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE24 8FU | 100% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
| DE24 8GY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Spondon 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Derby 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wisgreaves Road Crewton | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Derby | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Hudson Way Car Park Derby - Green Parking | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alvaston Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charming Smiles Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Cdc | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Ascot Drive Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brighton Stores, Alvaston Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alvaston Park 33 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 33 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | Swiss Cottage Allotments 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nottingham Road Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Derby Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Elm Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Coronation Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Half Moon Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Aston Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
None of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Derby: see them on the Derby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alvaston Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Alvaston Moor Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Zaytouna Primary School Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadow Farm Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Cafe DE24 8QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2024 |
| The Maryland DE24 8PZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Sangra Stores DE24 8QE | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Kingsmead School Breakfast Club DE24 8RQ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2022 |
| New Spring Lodge DE24 8QG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Brighton Road Store DE24 8TE | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Stir Food Ltd @ Kingsmead School DE24 8TE | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Commerce Street Community Centre DE24 8TQ | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club DE24 8RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jun 2023 |
| ChopAm foods and beverages Ltd / Chopam Royal foods and beverages DE24 8TF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Brighton Road Convenience Store DE24 8SZ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Turkish Kebab House DE24 8SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Oriental Kitchen DE24 8QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Burnside Street (11); On or near Quintin Road (10); On or near Charles Road (6); On or near Leeside (5); On or near Curzon Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 0% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 45% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
Curzon Lane · Carlton Walk · Patterdale Road · Ghyll Close · Burnside Street · Leeside · Quintin Road · Charles Road · Meadow Lane · Curzon Lane · Hollis Street · Murray Street
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.