DE22 1DR is a sought-after residential area on New Road, 0.2km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE22, DE22 1DR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% 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 £228k, up 28.5% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00068306 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, DE22 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, DE22 1DR.
251
44
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE22 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £228k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 28.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1DR. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 231,500
8 sales · Mean £ 227,243
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
2 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1DR has low crime rates — 32 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 Broadway0.5 km
- The Coach House0.5 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 Ltd0.3 km
- Costa Drive Thru0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The MIll House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- KFC0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby3.0 km
- Peartree5.0 km
- Duffield5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Lane0.1 km
- Abbey Lane0.1 km
- Darley Park Road0.2 km
- Canons Walk0.3 km
- Canons Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221DR · Data under Open Government Licence