Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

BROOK STREET, DE7 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, DE7 5BJ.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE7 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson23
Shoplifting20

school Local Schools

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Kensington Junior Academy

Requires Improvement195 pupils0.6 km
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Field House Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.8 km
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Larklands Infant School

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Hallam Fields Junior School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good240 pupils1.3 km
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Chaucer Infant School

Requires Improvement217 pupils1.4 km
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Trowell CofE Primary School

Good180 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrison's0.9 km
  • Asda Service Station0.1 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
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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

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