Norfolk Gardens is in Derby and in Derby district. DE22 1AJ is located in the Darley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Gardens, Derby, DE22 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 1BL, DE22 1BN, DE22 1AH, DE22 1EL, DE22 1AG, DE22 1EJ, DE22 1AU, DE22 1BE, DE22 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE22 1AJ is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 44.3% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 55.7% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 27.5% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 42.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 19.7% | 17.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 33.8% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 24.2% | 9.1% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 17% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 45% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 87.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 88.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Gardens was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Norfolk Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Norfolk Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2024-08-30 | £50,090 |
| 36 Norfolk Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-07-04 | £64,980 |
| 24 Norfolk Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2023-11-24 | £96,289 |
| 34 Norfolk Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,750 | 2022-05-13 | £71,055 |
| 16 Norfolk Gardens, Derby, City Of Derby Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2022-05-10 | £93,068 |
DE22 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE22 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 4,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Darley Abbey Drive , Darley Abbey DE22 1EF | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Mansfield Road , St James House DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 770 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantree Restaurant | Eborn House, Leylands Estate, Broadway | 586 yd | |
| Point Six Coffee Bar | 124 Kedleston Road | 764 yd | |
| Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company | Shakespeare House, 93 Kedleston Road | 802 yd | |
| Darley Park Tea Rooms | Darley Park | 841 yd | |
| Blakes Bakes at Parkland Restaurant | Parkland View, Bath Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House | 185a Duffield Road | 270 yd | |
| The Broadway | Duffield Road | 270 yd | |
| Blends & The Academy Bar | Derby University, Kedleston Road | 790 yd | |
| Jonty Farmer | Kedleston Road | 819 yd | |
| The Paper Mill | Darley Street | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kedleston Fish Bar | 121a Kedleston Road | 791 yd | |
| Crumbs on the Green | 6 Chester Green Road | 976 yd | |
| New Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway | Shop, 32 Duffield Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Lucky House | 41a Duffield Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Dessert Stop | 41c Duffield Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 125 Kedleston Road | 791 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 27-31 Duffield Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BROADWAY | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Markeaton Primary School BROMLEY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Saint Benedict A Catholic Voluntary Academy DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Darley Playing Field CENTURIAN WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| New Leaf Fitness (Closed) The Elms The Elms Kedleston Road | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Darley Abbey Cricket Club (Riverside Meadows) DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY STREET | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Parkers Piece Playing Fields City Road | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| University Of Derby (Kedleston Road) UNIVERSITY OF DERBY UNIVERSITY OF DERBY KEDLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Lawn Primary School NORBURY CLOSE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Walter Evans C Of E Primary School DARLEY ABBEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.