DE22 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Highfields Park Drive, 0.8km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
For families considering a move, DE22 1BW represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE22 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00171219 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELDS PARK DRIVE, DE22 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELDS PARK DRIVE, DE22 1BW.
364
40
£ 49,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE22 1BW's 61% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1BW. The average age is 39.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
6 sales · Mean £ 249,833
Detached
£ 420,500
18 sales · Mean £ 410,191
Terraced
£ 236,000
11 sales · Mean £ 235,954
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1BW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lawn Primary School
The Kingsmead School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Markeaton Primary School
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Whitecross Nursery School
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Central Community Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Littleover Local0.8 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.7 km
- Darley Abbey Stores0.9 km
- Estate Shop0.2 km
- Greedy Pigs Butchers0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Blends & The Academy Bar0.7 km
- Jonty Farmer0.7 km
- The Pot Hole0.7 km
- The Creaky Floorboard0.7 km
- The Broadway0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.8 km
- Catering Academy0.2 km
- Pantree Restaurant0.2 km
- Nutrition Angel0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Happy Choice0.7 km
- Georges Tradition0.7 km
- Kedleston Fish Bar0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.1 km
- Peartree4.8 km
- Duffield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Baptist Church0.3 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
- Broadfields Close0.3 km
- Broadfields Close0.3 km
- University Bus Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221BW · Data under Open Government Licence