DE22 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Penny Long Lane, 0.8km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
For serious buyers, DE22 1AX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £526k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00068280 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENNY LONG LANE, DE22 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNY LONG LANE, DE22 1AX.
307
47
£ 49,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1AX 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 1AX's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £526k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £526k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1AX. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 516,000
6 sales · Mean £ 505,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1AX has low crime rates — 23 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
The Kingsmead School
Markeaton Primary School
Lawn Primary School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Whitecross Nursery School
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Central Community Nursery School
Newton's Walk
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Arthur's Superstore1.0 km
- Kedleston Street Stores1.0 km
- Littleover Local0.5 km
- Savers0.9 km
- Natures Way0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Blends & The Academy Bar0.5 km
- Derby Deaf Club0.9 km
- Five Lamps1.0 km
- Jonty Farmer0.6 km
- The Broadway0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.6 km
- Nutrition Angel0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Kedleston Road Training Centre0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Georges Tradition0.9 km
- Good Food Inn1.0 km
- Kedleston Fish Bar0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.9 km
- Peartree4.6 km
- Duffield5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Broadfields Close0.1 km
- Broadfields Close0.1 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
- Broadway Convent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221AX · Data under Open Government Licence