DE7 8UU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Milford Drive, 0.7km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8UU are sourced from Output Area E00099359 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILFORD DRIVE, DE7 8UU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILFORD DRIVE, DE7 8UU.
289
50
£ 41,700 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE7 8UU — age 50, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £210k 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 8UU. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 174,833
Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 241,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 8UU has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Cotmanhay Junior School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Bennerley Fields School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Chaucer Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Little Elf's Kitchen0.9 km
- ILKON Cafe0.4 km
- Rolling Smoke0.9 km
- Smiley's Cafe0.5 km
- The Humble Rutland1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Trumpet Inn0.9 km
- Glass Pilla0.9 km
- Rutland Cottage Inn0.3 km
- Sixty Six Club0.9 km
- Dukeries Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Elite Fish Bar0.3 km
- Jilly's0.8 km
- Ilkeston Kebabs/Lush Desserts0.9 km
- Sue's Kitchen0.9 km
- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop Store0.7 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill3.9 km
- Bulwell8.5 km
- Spondon10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Newstead Road South0.1 km
- Cottage Close0.1 km
- Lynmouth Drive0.1 km
- Ilford Close0.1 km
- Ilford Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78UU · Data under Open Government Licence