The Common is in Quarndon, Derby and in Amber Valley district. DE22 5LD is located in the Duffield & Quarndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Common, Quarndon, Derby, DE22 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE22 5LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 21.2% | 26.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 62.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 55.9% | 61% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5LD 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 7% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 10.7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 55.4% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 92.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
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 | 92.4% | 94% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 94.2% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 76.7% | 18.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Common was 106.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.3% higher than the Alport & South West Parishes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Common has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Alport & South West Parishes and the 88th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 The Common, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,476,227 |
| Park Nook Grange The Common, Derby, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2017-08-18 | £1,360,331 |
| 25 The Common, Derby, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2016-10-21 | £2,240,398 |
DE22 5LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE22 5LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curzon CofE Primary School Church Road , Quarndon DE22 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duffield the Meadows Primary School Park Road , Duffield DE56 4GT | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Infant School Woodlands Road , Allestree DE22 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Robincroft Road , Allestree DE22 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Duffield DE56 4EB | 4out of 4 | 2,741 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 3,924 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 4,209 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton's Walk 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | 3out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Services Co Brookside School Brookside Road , Breadsall DE21 5LF | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarndon Cricket Club | The Common Quarndon Derby Derbyshire | 572 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 60 Church Road Quarndon Derby Derbyshire | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quarndon Cricket Club QUARNDON CRICKET CLUB QUARNDON CRICKET CLUB THE COMMON | grass pitches | 489 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.