DE22 1DJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE22 1DJ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00068312 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE22 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE22 1DJ.
220
48
£ 49,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
DE22 1DJ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1DJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1DJ 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
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Beaufort Community Primary School
Portway Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Darley Abbey Stores0.1 km
- B&M0.9 km
- Colleague Box0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Paper Mill0.1 km
- The Broadway0.6 km
- The Coach House0.6 km
- Darley Abbey Wines Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Darley Park Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Brunchd0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Darleys Restaurant & Terrace Ltd0.2 km
- Costa Drive Thru0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The MIll House0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- KFC0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.1 km
- Peartree5.1 km
- Duffield5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Lane0.1 km
- Abbey Lane0.2 km
- Darley Park Road0.3 km
- Canons Walk0.3 km
- Canons Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221DJ · Data under Open Government Licence