DE22 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Vicarwood Avenue, 0.2km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
For serious buyers, DE22 1BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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: Average house prices are around £373k, down 21.4% 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00068310 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARWOOD AVENUE, DE22 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARWOOD AVENUE, DE22 1BX.
381
45
£ 49,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1BX 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 1BX's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £373k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1BX. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 373,500
3 sales · Mean £ 396,166
Detached
£ 574,975
2 sales · Mean £ 574,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1BX 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
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Lawn Primary School
Markeaton Primary School
The Kingsmead School
Whitecross Nursery School
Central Community Nursery School
Portway Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The MIll House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Darley Abbey Wines Ltd0.7 km
- The Broadway0.1 km
- The Coach House0.1 km
- Peacock Lounge1.0 km
- The Paper Mill0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Darleys Restaurant & Terrace Ltd0.7 km
- Nutrition Angel1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Lemon Tree1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Natures Way0.9 km
- Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
- Darley Abbey Stores0.4 km
- Estate Shop0.8 km
- Littleover Local0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Georges Tradition1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Happy Choice1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.0 km
- Peartree4.9 km
- Duffield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mileash Lane0.1 km
- Mileash Lane0.1 km
- Mileash Lane0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- St Benedicts School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221BX · Data under Open Government Licence