DE22 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Broadway, 0.7km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE22 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00171213 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, DE22 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, DE22 1AU.
227
43
£ 49,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE22 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1AU. The average age is 42.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1AU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Markeaton Primary School
The Kingsmead School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lawn Primary School
Whitecross Nursery School
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Central Community Nursery School
Newton's Walk
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Arthur's Superstore0.9 km
- Littleover Local0.6 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
- Darley Abbey Stores0.8 km
- Estate Shop0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blends & The Academy Bar0.6 km
- Derby Deaf Club1.0 km
- Five Lamps1.0 km
- Jonty Farmer0.7 km
- The Paper Mill0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.7 km
- Catering Academy0.4 km
- Darley Park Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Pantree Restaurant0.4 km
- Kedleston Road Training Centre0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Happy Choice1.0 km
- Georges Tradition1.0 km
- Kedleston Fish Bar0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.9 km
- Peartree4.6 km
- Duffield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway Convent0.1 km
- Broadfields Close0.1 km
- St Mary's RC Primary School0.2 km
- Broadway Convent0.2 km
- Broadfields Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221AU · Data under Open Government Licence