Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

BEECH DRIVE, DE22 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH DRIVE, DE22 1AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

230

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE22 1AT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, DE22 1AT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £368k reflects the demand.

home £368,875 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE22 1AT is a sought-after residential area on Beech Drive, 0.7km 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 1AT offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 66% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00068314 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1AT. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 326,000

4 sales · Mean £ 305,500

Semi-Detached

£ 328,000

3 sales · Mean £ 340,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE22 1AT has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order8
Vehicle crime7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Markeaton Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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The Kingsmead School

Good33 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good1344 pupils0.7 km
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Whitecross Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.9 km
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Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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Lawn Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.9 km
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Central Community Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.1 km
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Newton's Walk

Good14 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Arthur's Superstore0.8 km
  • Kedleston Street Stores0.9 km
  • Littleover Local0.5 km
  • Go Local Extra1.0 km
  • Markeaton News0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Blends & The Academy Bar0.7 km
  • Derby Deaf Club0.9 km
  • Derwent Rowing Club1.0 km
  • Five Lamps0.9 km
  • Jonty Farmer0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.7 km
  • Kedleston Road Training Centre0.6 km
  • Point Six Coffee Bar0.6 km
  • Catering Academy0.5 km
  • Darley Park Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Crumbs on the Green0.9 km
  • Lucky House0.9 km
  • Top Chef1.0 km
  • Good Food Inn0.9 km
  • Kedleston Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The MIll House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby2.7 km
  • Peartree4.5 km
  • Duffield5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway Convent0.1 km
  • West Bank Avenue0.2 km
  • Broadway Convent0.2 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • St Mary's RC Primary School0.2 km