DE7 5GA is a safe, established residential area on Charter Park, 0.7km from Little Hallam in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Little Hallam ward and the Erewash constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE7, DE7 5GA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5GA are sourced from Output Area E00099532 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARTER PARK, DE7 5GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARTER PARK, DE7 5GA.
306
46
£ 45,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE7 5GA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5GA. The average age is 45.7. 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
Detached
£ 323,750
6 sales · Mean £ 307,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 5GA has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Chaucer Infant School
Field House Infant School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ladywood Primary School
Chaucer Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Manor Pharmacy0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Wilko0.7 km
- Let It Be-Gin0.9 km
- Ilkeston Nutbrook Service Station0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Carlton Club1.0 km
- Spring Cottage Inn0.8 km
- Mad Dog Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Spanish Bar0.5 km
- The Needlemakers Arms1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Harpur and Finch0.8 km
- The Little Kitchen Victoria Park1.0 km
- Appletree Catering0.7 km
- Coffee and Cream0.9 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ilkeston Mini Market0.6 km
- Jay's0.8 km
- Kerry's Chippy1.0 km
- OhanneS Burger0.7 km
- Star Pizza Express0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrison's0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.7 km
- Bulwell8.8 km
- Attenborough8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Charter Park0.1 km
- Charter Park0.1 km
- Moss Road0.4 km
- Moss Road0.4 km
- Kniveton Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75GA · Data under Open Government Licence