Lilac Way is in Allestree, Derby and in Derby district. DE22 2NX 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 Lilac Way, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 2NY, DE22 2NZ, DE22 2PF, DE22 2PE, DE22 2TG, DE22 2PZ, DE22 2TQ, DE22 2TH, DE22 2TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE22 2NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50% | 47.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50% | 52.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 23.8% | 25.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 61.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 48.7% | 46.5% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around DE22 2NX this area, 8.3% 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 45.1% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.9% | 97.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Way was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% higher than the Allestree average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lilac Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree and the 284th lowest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lilac Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-08-26 | £424,088 |
| 8 Lilac Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-08-02 | £266,552 |
| 4 Lilac Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2014-12-11 | £438,896 |
| 6 Lilac Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2010-09-21 | £425,825 |
| 6 Lilac Way, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-05-31 | £261,214 |
DE22 2NX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,298 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 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Broadway , DE22 1AU | 3out of 4 | 1,350 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 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | - not rated | 1,203 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 | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 4,543 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 | 3,366 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 | 871 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Street School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Street School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Grove Cedar Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Behaviour Support Service Bridge Street , DE1 3LU | - not rated | 1,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemon Tree | 43 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 450 yd | |
| Nutrition Angel | 26 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 459 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 6 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 474 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 500 yd | |
| The Potting Shed, Markeaton Garden Centre | Markeaton Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Markeaton | 434 Kedleston Road | 71 yd | |
| Peacock Lounge | 10 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 474 yd | |
| The Pot Hole | 17 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 524 yd | |
| Woodlands Hotel | Blenheim Drive | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Choice | 4b Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 454 yd | |
| Georges Tradition | 8 Park Farm Centre | 471 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit E2 Park Farm Centre | 471 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 15 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society | 432 Kedleston Road | 213 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 27 Park Farm Centre | 471 yd | |
| Co-operative | 49 Park Farm Centre | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Tennis Club KEDLESTON ROAD | tennis courts | 150 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Allestree) PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM CENTRE PARK FARM DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Lawn Primary School NORBURY CLOSE | grass pitches | 585 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 | 839 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.