DE7 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Street, 0.3km from Gallows Inn in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00099624 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, DE7 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, DE7 5BJ.
295
47
£ 38,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE7 5BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5BJ. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
5 sales · Mean £ 167,000
Detached
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 201,666
Terraced
£ 115,000
2 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 5BJ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kensington Junior Academy
Field House Infant School
Larklands Infant School
Hallam Fields Junior School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chaucer Infant School
Trowell CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Festival Inn0.9 km
- Ilkeston Rugby Club1.0 km
- The Needlemakers Arms0.7 km
- Gallows Inn0.1 km
- The Davy Lamp0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Langos Angie's Cafe1.0 km
- Jerk Kitchen0.2 km
- Sun Wah Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- The Rosie Lea1.0 km
- Johnny's Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrison's0.9 km
- Asda Service Station0.1 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ashley News0.6 km
- Bazzaz Mini Market0.2 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Wayfairer Local0.2 km
- Tip Top Convenience Shop0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hall Street Deli0.9 km
- Sandwich Bites0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill6.8 km
- Beeston7.3 km
- Attenborough7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Thurman Street0.1 km
- Thurman Street0.1 km
- Westwick Street0.2 km
- Thurman Street0.2 km
- Caroline Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75BJ · Data under Open Government Licence