The Crest is in Darley Abbey, Derby and in Derby district. DE22 2BR 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 The Crest, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 2BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 2XU, DE22 2BN, DE22 2XT, DE22 2BP, DE22 2XF, DE22 2BS, DE22 2BG, DE22 2XS, DE22 2XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE22 2BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2BR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.8% 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% | 16.3% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 67.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 47.7% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 12.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 38.5% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 95.1% | 90% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.1% | 94% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crest was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Allestree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crest has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Crest, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2025-11-07 | £335,927 |
| 10 The Crest, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-01-16 | £287,539 |
| 5 The Crest, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-06-26 | £300,976 |
| 9 The Crest, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-01-31 | £415,850 |
| 6 The Crest, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-01-06 | £307,572 |
DE22 2BR 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 2BR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,964 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 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Broadway , DE22 1AU | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Broadway , DE22 1AU | 3out of 4 | 521 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 | 693 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 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,262 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 | 3,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 4,818 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 | 3,315 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 757 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 791 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane , Darley Abbey DE22 1EW | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Behaviour Support Service Bridge Street , DE1 3LU | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Street School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | - not rated | 1,103 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 | 484 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 6 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 513 yd | |
| Nutrition Angel | 26 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 518 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree | 43 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 527 yd | |
| Pantree Restaurant | Eborn House, Leylands Estate, Broadway | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pot Hole | 17 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 458 yd | |
| Peacock Lounge | 10 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 509 yd | |
| The Broadway | Duffield Road | 548 yd | |
| The Coach House | 185a Duffield Road | 548 yd | |
| The Paper Mill | Darley Street | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 453 yd | |
| Georges Tradition | 8 Park Farm Centre | 509 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit E2 Park Farm Centre | 509 yd | |
| Happy Choice | 4b Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 27 Park Farm Centre | 509 yd | |
| Co-operative | 49 Park Farm Centre | 509 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative Society | 432 Kedleston Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Benedict A Catholic Voluntary Academy DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Lawn Primary School NORBURY CLOSE | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Allestree) PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic Voluntary Academy BROADWAY | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Walter Evans C Of E Primary School DARLEY ABBEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 680 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 | 812 yd |
| Old Vicarage School CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Darley Abbey Cricket Club (Riverside Meadows) DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY ABBEY CRICKET GROUND DARLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Woodlands Tennis Club KEDLESTON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.