Farnway is in Darley Abbey, Derby and in Derby district. DE22 2BN 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 Farnway, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 2BS, DE22 2BG, DE22 2BD, DE22 2BT, DE22 2XU, DE22 2BR, DE22 2BP, DE22 2XX, DE22 2XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE22 2BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 55.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 42.8% | 44.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 10.8% | 26.2% | 15.4% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 47.4% | -12.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 21.6% | 19.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
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 (69.2%) 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 | 25.1% | 30.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -18.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.8% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 29.6% | 20.2% | -9.4% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 20.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 94.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 92.6% | 89.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 89.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnway was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Allestree average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Farnway has the 21st lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree and the 78th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Farnway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-10-01 | £311,272 |
| 20 Farnway, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-12-22 | £351,632 |
| 16 Farnway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-08-29 | £337,395 |
| 10 Farnway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-11-30 | £288,008 |
| 16 Farnway, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-09-04 | £250,164 |
DE22 2BN 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 2BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Broadway , DE22 1AU | - not rated | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Broadway , DE22 1AU | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Darley Abbey Drive , Darley Abbey DE22 1EF | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,905 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 | 3,346 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 770 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - St Matthews St Matthews House, Brick Row , Darley Abbey DE22 1DQ | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Behaviour Support Service Bridge Street , DE1 3LU | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Street School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | - not rated | 1,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 7 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 357 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 6 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 386 yd | |
| Nutrition Angel | 26 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 395 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree | 43 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 407 yd | |
| Pantree Restaurant | Eborn House, Leylands Estate, Broadway | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pot Hole | 17 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 331 yd | |
| Peacock Lounge | 10 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 382 yd | |
| The Broadway | Duffield Road | 670 yd | |
| The Coach House | 185a Duffield Road | 670 yd | |
| The Markeaton | 434 Kedleston Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 326 yd | |
| Georges Tradition | 8 Park Farm Centre | 383 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit E2 Park Farm Centre | 383 yd | |
| Happy Choice | 4b Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 27 Park Farm Centre | 383 yd | |
| Co-operative | 49 Park Farm Centre | 383 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 432 Kedleston Road | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary School NORBURY CLOSE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Allestree) PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Saint Benedict A Catholic Voluntary Academy DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 358 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BROADWAY | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Walter Evans C Of E Primary School DARLEY ABBEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 763 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 | 784 yd |
| Woodlands Tennis Club KEDLESTON ROAD | tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Old Vicarage School CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Allestree Rec ROBINCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 237.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.