DE22 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Duffield Road, 0.8km from Little Chester in Derby. Administratively it sits within Darley ward and the Derby North constituency.
For serious buyers, DE22 1BJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE22 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00068283 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUFFIELD ROAD, DE22 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUFFIELD ROAD, DE22 1BJ.
362
48
£ 49,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE22 1BJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates DE22 1BJ — age 48, 74% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE22 1BJ. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 222,000
2 sales · Mean £ 222,000
Flat
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Detached
£ 172,500
1 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE22 1BJ 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.
school Local Schools
Markeaton Primary School
The Kingsmead School
Whitecross Nursery School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Central Community Nursery School
Newton's Walk
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Arthur's Superstore0.6 km
- Kedleston Street Stores0.8 km
- Littleover Local0.4 km
- Go Local Extra0.8 km
- Markeaton News0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Blends & The Academy Bar0.7 km
- Catering at the Woodlark Inn1.0 km
- Derby Deaf Club0.7 km
- Derwent Rowing Club0.8 km
- Dubrek Studios1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company0.6 km
- Downtown Cafe / Burger Shack Derby1.0 km
- Kin Lounge Limited1.0 km
- Kedleston Road Training Centre0.7 km
- Point Six Coffee Bar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Crumbs on the Green0.7 km
- Lucky House0.7 km
- The Dessert Project1.0 km
- Top Chef0.8 km
- Evergreen Garden0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby2.5 km
- Peartree4.3 km
- Spondon5.5 km
Bus Stops
- West Bank Avenue0.0 km
- West Bank Avenue0.0 km
- Highfield Road0.2 km
- Highfield Road0.2 km
- Broadway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE221BJ · Data under Open Government Licence