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DE22 1JY

Highfields Park Drive

Darley

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Detailed insights for DE22 1JY

Overview

Postcode DE22 1JY is located in an urban city, within the Darley area 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 median sale price in Darley is £210,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,750 and £317,000. The nearest station is Derby, about 2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.7%
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 19,144 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% 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

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% 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 205 ft away from DE22 1JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Darley Abbey near DE22 1JY 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE22 1JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
6,137.1 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
286
77.93%
Chinese
18
4.9%
Other White
18
4.9%
Irish
13
3.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.91%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
47.45%
No qualifications
44
16.06%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.34%
Owns outright
26
21.31%
Other social rented
21
17.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.93%
Shared ownership
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Darley

Median price: £210,000
Price per sq ft: £235
Sales (last 12 months): 207
Typical range (middle 50%): £154K – £317K

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Darley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,075,000.

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
Detached34£478,500£318
Semi-Detached37£279,000£269
Terraced88£205,500£226
Flats48£116,250£181

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£480,000£116,000£292,500£225,000
2026£505,000£120,000£292,500£211,250
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£322£170£263£230
2026£296£195£290£236
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 1JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE22 1JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026258, Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1JYFlatsLeasehold£140,000
30 Mar 2026240, Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1JYTerracedFreehold£309,000
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

Schools

In the DE22 1JY postcode area, located within Darley Abbey, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DE22 1JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of DerbyHigher education institutions
0.3 miPrimaryLawn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE22 1JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE22 1JY
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 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
0.5 miSainsbury's Local125 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1FSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derby district.

Band A£1,537
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,818
Band F£3,331
Band G£3,843
Band H£4,612

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 1JY, 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 Introduced2007-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE22 1JY

Is DE22 1JY (Darley Abbey) safe?

The area around DE22 1JY 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DE22 1JY?

The median sale price around DE22 1JY in Darley is £210,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 207 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE22 1JY?

There are 17 schools close to DE22 1JY, including St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), University of Derby and Lawn Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DE22 1JY?

DE22 1JY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,144 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Derby North covering DE22 1JY 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).