Barden Drive is in Allestree, Derby and in Derby district. DE22 2AL is located in the Allestree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barden Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 2AJ, DE22 2AQ, DE22 2AN, DE22 2AP, DE22 2AB, DE22 2AD, DE22 1JZ, DE22 2AA, DE22 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE22 2AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 20.6% | 21.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 61.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 51.4% | 52.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 13.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 49% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.2% | 96.9% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.8% | 95.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barden Drive was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Allestree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barden Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree and the 30th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Barden Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-27 | £346,974 |
| 27 Barden Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-10-25 | £532,854 |
| 29 Barden Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2023-09-29 | £463,920 |
| 27 Barden Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-03-04 | £278,946 |
| 5 Barden Drive, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-09-30 | £603,145 |
DE22 2AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,382 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 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Infant School Woodlands Road , Allestree DE22 2HE | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,789 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 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 2out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 2out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 3,192 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 | 4,243 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 | 3,920 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 | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Juniper Lodge , 43 Kedleston Road DE22 1FP | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 7 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 821 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 6 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 837 yd | |
| Nutrition Angel | 26 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 878 yd | |
| Darley Park Tea Rooms | Darley Park | 892 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree | 43 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cow | 2 St Edmunds Close | 762 yd | |
| The Pot Hole | 17 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 808 yd | |
| Allestree British Legion | 39 Cornhill | 821 yd | |
| Peacock Lounge | 10 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 845 yd | |
| Darley Abbey Wines Ltd | Stables Block, Darley Abbey Mills, Haslams Lane | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 802 yd | |
| Happy Choice | 4b Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 854 yd | |
| Georges Tradition | 8 Park Farm Centre | 855 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit E2 Park Farm Centre | 855 yd | |
| The Chow House | 2 Blenheim Parade | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 27 Park Farm Centre | 855 yd | |
| Co-operative | 49 Park Farm Centre | 855 yd | |
| Co-operative | 187 Blenheim Drive | 943 yd | |
| Tesco | 9 Blenheim Parade | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Evans C Of E Primary School DARLEY ABBEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Old Vicarage School CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Saint Benedict A Catholic Voluntary Academy DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Allestree Rec ROBINCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Allestree) PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Portway Junior School ROBINCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Lawn Primary School NORBURY CLOSE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BROADWAY | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 168 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.