DE22 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Broadfields Close, 0.8km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
For serious buyers, DE22 1BT is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 66% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k, 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00068314 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADFIELDS CLOSE, DE22 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADFIELDS CLOSE, DE22 1BT.
230
57
£ 49,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, DE22 1BT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £326k reflects the demand. 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 1BT. The average age is 57.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 323,000
Semi-Detached
£ 265,500
1 sales · Mean £ 265,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1BT has low crime rates — 32 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
Lawn Primary School
Central Community Nursery 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 Stores0.9 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 Club0.8 km
- Derwent Rowing Club0.9 km
- Five Lamps0.8 km
- Jonty Farmer0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- 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
- Catering Academy0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Crumbs on the Green1.0 km
- Lucky House0.9 km
- Top Chef1.0 km
- Dessert Stop0.9 km
- New Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway0.9 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
- Spondon5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Broadfields Close0.1 km
- Broadfields Close0.2 km
- West Bank Avenue0.2 km
- West Bank Avenue0.2 km
- Broadway Convent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221BT · Data under Open Government Licence