DE22 1DG is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Lane, 0.1km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE22 1DG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, down 33.4% 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00068312 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY LANE, DE22 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY LANE, DE22 1DG.
220
48
£ 49,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, DE22 1DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 33.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1DG. The average age is 48.0. 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
Terraced
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 288,333
Detached
£ 323,250
2 sales · Mean £ 323,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1DG has low crime rates — 30 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
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lawn Primary School
Markeaton Primary School
The Kingsmead School
Portway Junior School
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Beaufort Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Darley Abbey Stores0.0 km
- Colleague Box0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Paper Mill0.2 km
- The Broadway0.5 km
- The Coach House0.5 km
- Darley Abbey Wines Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Darley Park Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Brunchd1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Darleys Restaurant & Terrace Ltd0.3 km
- Costa Drive Thru1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The MIll House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- KFC1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.1 km
- Duffield5.0 km
- Peartree5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Lane0.0 km
- Abbey Lane0.1 km
- Darley Park Road0.1 km
- Canons Walk0.2 km
- Canons Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221DG · Data under Open Government Licence