Postcode insights

DE22 4JJ

Merton Drive

Mackworth & New Zealand

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Detailed insights for DE22 4JJ

Overview

Postcode DE22 4JJ is located in an urban city, within the Mackworth & New Zealand ward of Derby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Mackworth area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mackworth is £46,938 per year. The nearest station is Derby, about 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mackworth Allotment and Community Garden.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Mackworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Mackworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mackworth is £46,938 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE22 4JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Mackworth near DE22 4JJ 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE22 4JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMackworth Allotment and Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Mackworth Allotment and Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
474
Population density
4,209.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.18(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.4(-9%)
Public order
10.14(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.13(-4%)
Shoplifting
3(-65%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
366
76.57%
Other White
46
9.62%
Pakistani
15
3.14%
Indian
11
2.3%
African
11
2.3%
Total population: 478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
23.48%
Level 3 (A level)
76
22.03%
No qualifications
58
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
33.69%
Owns outright
42
22.46%
Social rents from council
34
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
13.37%
Other social rented
15
8.02%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Mackworth & New Zealand

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £235K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Mackworth & New Zealand area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £388,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£296,000£279
Semi-Detached67£197,000£215
Terraced45£155,000£189
Flats7£110,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mackworth & New Zealand

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£99,998£135,000£115,000
2017£255,000£100,000£127,750£112,500
2018£250,000£100,000£133,000£114,500
2019£235,000£77,500£144,000£117,000
2020£239,125£93,500£147,000£125,000
2021£258,000£90,000£165,000£130,000
2022£287,500£110,625£180,000£145,000
2023£297,500£118,125£180,000£145,000
2024£312,500£104,000£190,000£160,000
2025£325,000£105,000£186,500£159,000
2026£292,000£133,750£225,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£164£149£136
2017£187£164£148£136
2018£194£160£155£142
2019£211£130£165£142
2020£207£132£168£153
2021£224£154£185£164
2022£253£159£205£188
2023£247£181£205£173
2024£242£181£213£196
2025£270£191£215£189
2026£282£172£222£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mackworth & New Zealand.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mackworth & New Zealand in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE22 4JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE22 4JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202660, Merton Drive, Derby, DE22 4JJFlatsFreehold£167,500
11 Mar 202672, Merton Drive, Derby, DE22 4JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000
31 Mar 202677, Merton Drive, Derby, DE22 4JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
05 Dec 202573, Merton Drive, Derby, DE22 4JLFlatsFreehold£178,000
24 Jun 202559, Merton Drive, Derby, DE22 4JLTerracedFreehold£188,500

Schools

In the DE22 4JJ postcode area, located within Mackworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE22 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableMaple View SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrackensdale Spencer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryMurray Park Community SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE22 4JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE22 4JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMackworth Local Mini Market26 Humbleton Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, DE22 4ATWalking directions to Mackworth Local Mini Market
0.3 miNisa12-14 Humbleton Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, DE22 4ATWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miHeron Foods29 Humbleton Drive, Derby, DE22 4AUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miDrayton News - Booze14-18 Drayton Avenue, Derby, DE22 4JUWalking directions to Drayton News - Booze
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food69 Prince Charles Avenue, Derby, DE22 4BGWalking 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 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gaurav Pandey

Mackworth & New Zealand - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John Whitby

Mackworth & New Zealand - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ndukwe Onuoha

Mackworth & New Zealand - 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
ParishDerby, unparished areaE43000014
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MackworthE02002804
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derby 009EE01013555
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2012-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DE22 4JJ

Is DE22 4JJ (Mackworth) safe?

The area around DE22 4JJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DE22 4JJ?

The median sale price around DE22 4JJ in Mackworth is £180,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE22 4JJ?

There are 7 schools close to DE22 4JJ, including Maple View School (Good), Brackensdale Spencer Academy and Murray Park Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE22 4JJ?

DE22 4JJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,297 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE22 4JJ (Mackworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derby North covering DE22 4JJ is Catherine Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gaurav Pandey (Conservative and Unionist Party), John Whitby (Labour Party) and Ndukwe Onuoha (Labour Party).

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.