DE7 4AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Little Hallam Lane, 0.4km from Gallows Inn in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Hallam Fields ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 4AE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00099465 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE HALLAM LANE, DE7 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE HALLAM LANE, DE7 4AE.
287
41
£ 33,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 4AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 4AE is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 4AE. The average age is 40.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
6 sales · Mean £ 159,991
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 4AE has low crime rates — 46 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
Field House Infant School
Hallam Fields Junior School
Kensington Junior Academy
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Larklands Infant School
Chaucer Infant School
Ladywood Primary School
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Ilkeston Nutbrook Service Station0.9 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
- Ashley News0.6 km
- Bazzaz Mini Market0.4 km
- McColls0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Spanish Bar0.9 km
- The Needlemakers Arms0.3 km
- Gladstone Lodge1.0 km
- Prince of Wales0.9 km
- The Burnt Pig1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrison's0.6 km
- Asda Service Station0.6 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Jerk Kitchen0.4 km
- Star Pizza Express0.9 km
- Jacksons Chippie1.0 km
- Sun Wah Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Johnny's Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Hall Street Deli0.6 km
- Sandwich Bites0.4 km
- Dessert Sensation0.8 km
- MFA Bowl Ilkeston1.0 km
- Superstar Coffee and Sandwich Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill6.7 km
- Attenborough7.7 km
- Beeston7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkby Avenue0.2 km
- Broomhill Avenue0.2 km
- Broomhill Avenue0.2 km
- Kirkby Avenue0.2 km
- Middleton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE74AE · Data under Open Government Licence