Church Lane is in Darley Abbey, Derby and in Derby district. DE22 1EX 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 Church Lane, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 1EG, DE22 1EF, DE22 1JS, DE22 1EY, DE22 1DH, DE22 1JT, DE22 1FJ, DE22 1FB, DE22 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE22 1EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 54.4% | 49.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 50.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE22 1EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18% | 21.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 59.8% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 54.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 27% | 26.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 13.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 10.1% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 53.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 94.2% | 89.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley and the 117th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Church Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £513,000 | 2024-12-06 | £493,909 |
| 57 Church Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-16 | £447,131 |
| 15 Church Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2023-04-05 | £796,978 |
| Abbey House, 13A Church Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2021-02-22 | £1,376,439 |
| 43 Church Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2020-09-30 | £313,411 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DE22 1EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Darley Abbey Drive , Darley Abbey DE22 1EF | 3out of 4 | 77 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Infant School Woodlands Road , Allestree DE22 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,677 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 | 485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,722 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 | 3,791 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Park Tea Rooms | Darley Park | 315 yd | |
| Darleys Restaurant & Terrace Ltd | Darley Abbey Mills, Haslams Lane | 364 yd | |
| Taste Buds @ Barron McCann | Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road | 1,088 yd | |
| Costa | Odeon Cinema, Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road | 1,088 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Abbey Wines Ltd | Stables Block, Darley Abbey Mills, Haslams Lane | 311 yd | |
| The Paper Mill | Darley Street | 369 yd | |
| The Coach House | 185a Duffield Road | 791 yd | |
| The Broadway | Duffield Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Evans C Of E Primary School DARLEY ABBEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Old Vicarage School CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 311 yd |
| Darley Abbey Cricket Club (Riverside Meadows) DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY STREET | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Saint Benedict A Catholic Voluntary Academy DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Derby Rfc (Haslams) DERBY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB DERBY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB HASLAMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 586 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BROADWAY | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Allestree Rec ROBINCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.