Trowels Lane is in Derby and in Derby district. DE22 3LS is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trowels Lane, Derby, DE22 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE22 3SG, DE22 3QD, DE22 3HS, DE22 3LN, DE22 3LU, DE22 3JA, DE22 3SL, DE22 3LR, DE22 3SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE22 3LS 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 | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 35.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 40.8% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 41.6% | 40.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 37.3% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 26.3% | 19.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 42.4% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.7% | 75.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 92.2% | 83.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 83.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trowels Lane was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trowels Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 339th highest crime rate of 749 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Trowels Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,500 | 2025-12-19 | £222,756 |
| 10 Trowels Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-10-03 | £546,790 |
| 23 Trowels Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-05-15 | £353,110 |
| 20 Trowels Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-09-13 | £273,635 |
| 17 Trowels Lane, Derby, City Of Derby Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-17 | £386,543 |
DE22 3LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery St Albans Road , DE22 3HH | - not rated | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Estate Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Primary School Ashbourne Road , DE22 3FS | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 4,469 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 | 159 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House 107 Radbourne Street , DE22 3BW | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine Hall School 51 Ashbourne Road , Derby DE22 3FS | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Secret Garden 40 Ashbourne Road , DE22 3AD | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friar Gate House School 65 Friar Gate , DE1 1JD | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti International | 266-268 Uttoxeter New Road | 276 yd | |
| Costa | Unit P1, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 333 yd | |
| Hickory Dickory's Playhouse | Unit C Kingsway Industrial Estate | 700 yd | |
| Bramblebrook Cafe | Bramblebrook Community Centre, Stockbrook Street | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Arms | Bedford Arms, 2 Bedford Street | 382 yd | |
| The King's Highway | Kingsway | 411 yd | |
| The Argosy | Manor Road | 704 yd | |
| Crescent Inn | 83 Wild Street | 806 yd | |
| The Rykneld Bowling Club Ltd | 39 Farley Road | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Uttoxeter New Road | 226 yd | |
| New China Town | Take Away, 252 Uttoxeter New Road | 277 yd | |
| Pizza Paradise | 232a Uttoxeter New Road | 375 yd | |
| Heathers Sandwich Bar | 1a Boundary Road | 515 yd | |
| Sunrise Fish Bar | 1 Stockbrook Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kingsway | 411 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Kingsway | 411 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 434 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Morley Street | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bemrose Community School UTTOXETER NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 156 yd |
| Rowditch Recreation Ground Uttoxeter Old Road | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Rykneld Community Centre Bedford Close | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Stockbrook Park STOCKBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| The Room In The Park Handford Street (Closed) Handford Street | 882 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.