Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

JOSEPH COURT, DE7 8LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPH COURT, DE7 8LU.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DE7 8LU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DE7 8LU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Joseph Court, 0.4km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8LU are sourced from Output Area E00099389 (shared with 7 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 8LU. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE7 8LU has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences135
Public order22
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils0.4 km
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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils0.6 km
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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils0.7 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils0.7 km
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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils0.7 km
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Chaucer Junior School

Good234 pupils1.4 km
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Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement931 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Evans Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Mace Market0.5 km
  • Peter Canlin0.7 km
  • Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Mallard1.0 km
  • Dukeries Club0.4 km
  • Ilkeston Town Football Club0.7 km
  • Glass Pilla0.3 km
  • Rutland Cottage Inn0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Rolling Smoke0.7 km
  • Smiley's Cafe0.6 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Arena Church1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Jade Dragon0.9 km
  • Marble Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Midland Kebabs0.7 km
  • Sun Do0.8 km
  • The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill3.8 km
  • Bulwell8.0 km
  • Hucknall9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rutland Cottage0.3 km
  • Rutland Cottage0.3 km
  • Ash Street0.3 km
  • Ash Street0.3 km
  • Ebenezer Church0.4 km