Postcode insights

DE22 1BA

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Darley

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Detailed insights for DE22 1BA

Overview

Postcode DE22 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Darley ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Darley Abbey area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darley Abbey is £56,193 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
76.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Darley Abbey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Darley Abbey has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.3%

Approximately 76.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Darley Abbey is £56,193 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from DE22 1BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Darley Abbey near DE22 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
129
Population density
2,631.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.93(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.46(-26%)
Shoplifting
10.24(+18%)
Public order
7.12(+3%)
Vehicle crime
6.68(+62%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
93.08%
Irish
3
2.31%
Other White
3
2.31%
Chinese
1
0.77%
Indian
1
0.77%
Total population: 130

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
46.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
17
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
12.12%
Apprenticeship
11
8.33%
Level 3 (A level)
11
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
73.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Owns outright
10
8.77%
Social rents from council
3
2.63%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Darley

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)204
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £301K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Darley area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £1,190,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£527,000£320
Semi-Detached33£270,000£260
Terraced86£210,000£234
Flats55£116,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£148,250£240,250£150,500
2017£358,000£107,000£218,500£165,500
2018£360,000£119,450£242,250£157,750
2019£353,000£105,000£227,500£163,000
2020£368,000£112,500£270,000£173,250
2021£439,000£118,000£297,750£190,458
2022£490,000£125,000£249,950£195,000
2023£445,000£124,750£269,500£200,050
2024£436,000£112,000£310,000£190,000
2025£490,000£115,000£293,750£225,000
2026£640,000£132,500£315,000£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£186£204£167
2017£239£164£208£178
2018£258£174£222£188
2019£256£170£221£187
2020£285£170£233£202
2021£281£173£259£203
2022£308£184£269£226
2023£328£191£235£228
2024£327£176£279£230
2025£323£171£269£230
2026£293£203£261£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE22 1BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE22 1BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 2025202, Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,770
29 Aug 2025162, Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1JYTerracedLeasehold£63,750
12 Jun 2025222, Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1JYTerracedFreehold£220,000
12 Dec 202579, Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
19 Sept 2025117, Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the DE22 1BA postcode area, located within Darley Abbey, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE22 1BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of DerbyHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCastle SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE22 1BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE22 1BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe CabinBroadway, Derby, DE22 1AZWalking directions to The Cabin
0.2 miKeddies ShopKedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GBWalking directions to Keddies Shop
0.4 miSainsbury's Local125 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1FSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miFarmfoodsPark Farm Drive, Derby, DE22 2QNWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodCarsington Crescent, Derby, DE22 2QNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,464
Band B£1,708
Band C£1,952
Band D£2,196
Band E£2,684
Band F£3,172
Band G£3,660
Band H£4,392

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE22 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Martin

Darley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Carmel Jean Swan

Darley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Martin Jeffrey Repton

Darley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine Atkinson

Derby North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyE06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerby NorthE14001193
WardDarleyE05015517
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darley AbbeyE02002800
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 005DE01013529
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE22 1BA

Is DE22 1BA (Darley Abbey) safe?

The area around DE22 1BA records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DE22 1BA?

The median sale price around DE22 1BA in Darley Abbey is £205,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE22 1BA?

There are 16 schools close to DE22 1BA, including University of Derby (Good), Castle School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE22 1BA?

DE22 1BA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE22 1BA (Darley Abbey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby North covering DE22 1BA is Catherine Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Martin (Labour Party), Carmel Jean Swan (Labour Party) and Martin Jeffrey Repton (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.