Ford Lane is in Allestree, Derby and in Derby district. DE22 2EW 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 Ford Lane, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 2EX, DE22 2TX, DE22 2UB, DE22 2TY, DE22 2FD, DE22 2ER, DE22 2UH, DE22 2TZ, DE22 2UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE22 2EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 21.1% | 19.6% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.4% | 66.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 57.5% | 55.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around DE22 2EW this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 4.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 53.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 88.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.7% | 92.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ford Lane was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Allestree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ford Lane has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ford Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2026-01-09 | £455,005 |
| 54 Ford Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £458,500 | 2026-01-05 | £453,521 |
| 2 Ford Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £523,000 | 2024-02-19 | £523,522 |
| 26 Ford Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £348,790 | 2021-03-26 | £406,854 |
| 26 Ford Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2019-08-30 | £423,875 |
DE22 2EW 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 2EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 4,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Infant School Woodlands Road , Allestree DE22 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Darley Abbey Drive , Darley Abbey DE22 1EF | - not rated | 1,571 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 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 5,068 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 | 5,387 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 | 1,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - St Matthews St Matthews House, Brick Row , Darley Abbey DE22 1DQ | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 Support Centre Cbss , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Support Centre Care of Behaviour Support Service , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derbyshire Support Centre (Alternative Provision) County Behaviour Support Service , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Ford Lane | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cow | 2 St Edmunds Close | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allestree Park Golf Club ALLESTREE PARK | golf | 1,043 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.