Friars Close Derby
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE22), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10800911.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £820,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Derby costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Derby, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 220 m away, and Darley Abbey Park (26 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Lane Surgery, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £820,000 | £765,000 | £875,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2023 | ABBOTSMEAD DE22 1FD | Detached | £765,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2023 | 6 DE22 1FD | Detached | £875,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2014 | PRIORS PATCH DE22 1FD | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2012 | 6 DE22 1FD | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2010 | 4 DE22 1FD | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2004 | 2 DE22 1FD | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 25 Sep 1998 | 2 DE22 1FD | Detached | £184,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 174 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Derby in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,794 | £2,050 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,331 | £3,843 | £4,612 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (23% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 80 m and 83 m above sea level (82 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE22 1EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DE22 1FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Derby 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Duffield 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Avenue Darley Abbey | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Derby | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Markeaton Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 16.5 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Surgery | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allestree Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Duffield Road (Dental Surgery) | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Cdc | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Derbyshire Constabulary Divisional Headquarters | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Post Office-Park Farm Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,100 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Darley Abbey Park 26 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,670 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Derwent Park Allotments 3,900 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) Preparation Building and Cottage and Workshop and Cart Sheds to North of Site, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) Preparation Building and Cottage and Workshop and Cart Sheds to North of Site | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 3-16, Brick Row | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 1 and 2, Brick Row | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Darley Abbey (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Littlechester Roman site | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Roman bath house at Parker's Piece | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Derwent Valley Mills | World Heritage Site | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nut Wood | Wood | 310 m east |
| Holme Nook | Island | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Nooney's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Gorses' Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Burley Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Serpentine Pond | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Derby: see them on the Derby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Portway Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allestree Woodlands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Markeaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Beaufort Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School DE22 1EW | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2023 |
| The Greenery DE22 1EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Lane North (28); On or near Friars Close (4); On or near Nutwood Close (3); On or near Thatch Close (1); On or near North Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
South Avenue · Thatch Close · Church Lane · North Avenue · Nutwood Close · Leafenden Close · Thistledown Close · Abbeyfields Close · Church Lane North · The Close · Darley Abbey Drive · Plough Gate
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.