DE22 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on West Bank Avenue, 0.8km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE22, DE22 1AQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k, down 25.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE22 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00068280 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST BANK AVENUE, DE22 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BANK AVENUE, DE22 1AQ.
307
47
£ 49,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE22 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £670k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1AQ. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 670,000
3 sales · Mean £ 746,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1AQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Markeaton Primary School
The Kingsmead School
Whitecross Nursery School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Central Community Nursery School
Lawn Primary School
Newton's Walk
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Arthur's Superstore0.8 km
- Kedleston Street Stores0.8 km
- Littleover Local0.4 km
- Markeaton News0.4 km
- Keddies Shop (University of Derby)0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Blends & The Academy Bar0.5 km
- Derby Deaf Club0.7 km
- Derwent Rowing Club0.9 km
- Dubrek Studios1.0 km
- Five Lamps0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Aramark@University of Derby1.0 km
- Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.5 km
- Kedleston Road Training Centre0.5 km
- Point Six Coffee Bar0.5 km
- Blakes Bakes at Parkland Restaurant0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Crumbs on the Green0.9 km
- Lucky House0.8 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- Dessert Stop0.8 km
- New Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.7 km
- Peartree4.4 km
- Spondon5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Broadfields Close0.1 km
- Broadfields Close0.2 km
- West Bank Avenue0.2 km
- West Bank Avenue0.2 km
- Highfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221AQ · Data under Open Government Licence