Postcode Analysis Derby, East Midlands

LEYLANDS, DE22 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYLANDS, DE22 1AZ.

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

131

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Avg Age

76

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

8%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE22 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DE22 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE22 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Leylands, 1.0km from Darley Abbey in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE22 1AZ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An established, mature community with an average age of 76 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE22 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00171218 (shared with 7 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 1AZ. The average age is 75.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

8%Active
FT: 7%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 142,500

2 sales · Mean £ 142,500

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

DE22 1AZ has low crime rates — 21 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order12
Vehicle crime11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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The Kingsmead School

Good33 pupils0.3 km
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Markeaton Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Lawn Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.7 km
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Whitecross Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good1344 pupils0.9 km
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Royal School for the Deaf Derby

Good105 pupils1.0 km
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Central Community Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.2 km
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Ashgate Primary School

Good304 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.9 km
  • Birds (Derby) Ltd0.8 km
  • Estate Shop0.0 km
  • Greedy Pigs Butchers0.8 km
  • Park Farm Greengrocers0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Pot Hole0.8 km
  • The Creaky Floorboard0.5 km
  • Blends & The Academy Bar0.5 km
  • Jonty Farmer0.5 km
  • The Broadway0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Catering Academy0.1 km
  • Pantree Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Lemon Tree0.8 km
  • The Orangery Cafe0.9 km
  • Aramark@University of Derby1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Happy Choice0.9 km
  • Georges Tradition0.8 km
  • Kedleston Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby3.0 km
  • Peartree4.6 km
  • Duffield5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.1 km
  • The Leylands0.1 km
  • The Leylands0.1 km
  • University Bus Park0.2 km