DE22 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Duffield Road, 0.6km 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 1BL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £576k, up 56.3% 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00068282 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUFFIELD ROAD, DE22 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUFFIELD ROAD, DE22 1BL.
346
40
£ 49,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1BL 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.
Area Character
DE22 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £576k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £576k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 56.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1BL. The average age is 40.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 552,500
4 sales · Mean £ 546,250
Semi-Detached
£ 427,500
4 sales · Mean £ 416,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1BL has low crime rates — 16 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
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Markeaton Primary School
The Kingsmead School
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Whitecross Nursery School
Lawn Primary School
Central Community Nursery School
Newton's Walk
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Darley Abbey Stores0.7 km
- Estate Shop0.6 km
- Chestergreen News & Off-Licence1.0 km
- Keddies Shop (University of Derby)0.7 km
- Mattu Stores0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Paper Mill0.7 km
- Darley Abbey Wines Ltd0.9 km
- The Creaky Floorboard0.9 km
- Polish Club and Catholic Centre0.8 km
- The Broadway0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Catering Academy0.7 km
- Darley Park Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Pantree Restaurant0.6 km
- Blakes Bakes at Parkland Restaurant0.9 km
- Darleys Restaurant & Terrace Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The MIll House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Evergreen Garden1.0 km
- Dessert Stop1.0 km
- New Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Crumbs on the Green0.8 km
- Lucky House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.7 km
- Peartree4.5 km
- Spondon5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.1 km
- Broadway Convent0.2 km
- Broadway Convent0.2 km
- West Bank Avenue0.2 km
- Broadway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221BL · Data under Open Government Licence