Plough Gate, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1FH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE22 1FH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	49.4%	49.8%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	50.6%	50.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 1FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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	30.9%	25.2%	-5.7%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	51.4%	54.6%	3.2%	44.2%	10.4%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	9.6%	9.2%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	5.6%	6.7%	1.1%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.5%	55.7%	1.2%	48.4%	7.3%
Good health	31.8%	31.1%	-0.7%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	10.5%	9.5%	-1.0%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	2.2%	3%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around DE22 1FH this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	9.7%	-3.2%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.6%	6.7%	1.1%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	8.4%	-4.9%	13.4%	-5.0%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	10.9%	7.7%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	21%	4.5%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	44.2%	41.6%	-2.6%	33.8%	7.8%
Other	4.4%	1.7%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1.6%	0.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.1%	92.4%	-4.7%	81.4%	11.0%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.2%	95.1%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	95.1%	0.5%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48%	37.2%	10.8%
Christian	46.1%	46.2%	-0.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Plough Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plough Gate was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.6% lower than the Darley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Plough Gate has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Darley and the 50th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DE22 1FH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Plough Gate are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Derby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Plough Gate, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1FH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE22 1FH

Average Price
£288,267

Semi-Detached
£329,634

Terraced
£218,252

Detached
£302,412

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Plough Gate

Average Price
£289,910

Semi-Detached
£313,090

Terraced
£217,416

Detached
£297,249

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Plough GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Plough Gate, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building	£200,100	2023-09-08	£202,879
12 Plough Gate, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-08-09	£281,021
1 Plough Gate, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-06-30	£377,897
27 Plough Gate, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building	£193,500	2020-10-23	£231,922
8 Plough Gate, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2020-01-31	£268,616

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE22 1FH

Employment

DE22 1FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1FH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	32
Manufacturing	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ	4out of 4	1,933 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR	3out of 4	2,137 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ	3out of 4	2,651 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU	- not rated	3,241 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU	- not rated	4,136 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	- not rated	165 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Darley Abbey Drive , Darley Abbey DE22 1EF	3out of 4	165 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Broadway , DE22 1AU	- not rated	704 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Broadway , DE22 1AU	3out of 4	733 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR	4out of 4	962 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD	- not rated	305 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD	3out of 4	305 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW	3out of 4	1,722 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW	- not rated	1,722 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF	4out of 4	2,258 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE	- not rated	3,758 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR	- not rated	4,039 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN	- not rated	4,288 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG	- not rated	5,453 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU	3out of 4	3,677 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Include - St Matthews St Matthews House, Brick Row , Darley Abbey DE22 1DQ	- not rated	385 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW	- not rated	396 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead Behaviour Support Service Bridge Street , DE1 3LU	- not rated	1,266 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB	- not rated	1,295 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Street School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB	- not rated	1,497 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Darley Park Tea Rooms	Darley Park	502 yd
Darleys Restaurant & Terrace Ltd	Darley Abbey Mills, Haslams Lane	629 yd
Subway	7 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive	949 yd
Costa Coffee	6 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive	974 yd
Nutrition Angel	26 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive	997 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Paper Mill	Darley Street	555 yd
Darley Abbey Wines Ltd	Stables Block, Darley Abbey Mills, Haslams Lane	594 yd
The Coach House	185a Duffield Road	666 yd
The Broadway	Duffield Road	666 yd
The Pot Hole	17 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive	927 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	15 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive	921 yd
Georges Tradition	8 Park Farm Centre	980 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit E2 Park Farm Centre	980 yd
Happy Choice	4b Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive	993 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmfoods	27 Park Farm Centre		980 yd
Co-operative	49 Park Farm Centre		980 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walter Evans C Of E Primary School DARLEY ABBEY DRIVE	grass pitches	150 yd
Saint Benedict A Catholic Voluntary Academy DUFFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	305 yd
Old Vicarage School CHURCH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	396 yd
Darley Abbey Cricket Club (Riverside Meadows) DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY STREET	grass pitches	710 yd
St. Mary'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BROADWAY	grass pitches	740 yd
Derby Rfc (Haslams) DERBY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB DERBY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB HASLAMS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	845 yd
Choices Health Clubs (Allestree) PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM DRIVE	health and fitness suite	936 yd
Allestree Rec ROBINCROFT ROAD	grass pitches	953 yd
Lawn Primary School NORBURY CLOSE	grass pitches	961 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	87.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.