Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

LONGFIELD LANE, DE7 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFIELD LANE, DE7 4DD.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

43

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

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE7 4DD's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £181k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £181k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 28.3% year-on-year.

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

DE7 4DD is a sought-after residential area on Longfield Lane, 0.6km from Hallam Fields in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Hallam Fields ward and the Erewash constituency.

For serious buyers, DE7 4DD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 28.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00099454 (shared with 5 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 4DD. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

7 sales · Mean £ 188,642

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

DE7 4DD has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Hallam Fields Junior School

Good226 pupils0.1 km
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Field House Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Kensington Junior Academy

Requires Improvement195 pupils0.9 km
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Dallimore Primary & Nursery School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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Ladywood Primary School

Good343 pupils1.2 km
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Kirk Hallam Community Academy

Requires Improvement870 pupils1.3 km
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Larklands Infant School

Good178 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Ashley News0.6 km
  • Bazzaz Mini Market0.7 km
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Wayfairer Local0.7 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Kirk Hallam Social Club1.0 km
  • The Needlemakers Arms0.7 km
  • Ilkeston Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Gallows Inn0.8 km
  • Millie's Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Johnny's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • The Rosie Lea0.9 km
  • Jerk Kitchen0.7 km
  • Magic Wok0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrison's0.9 km
  • Asda Service Station0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Hall Street Deli0.9 km
  • Sandwich Bites0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill6.9 km
  • Attenborough7.6 km
  • Beeston7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Threeleys Close0.0 km
  • Threeleys Close0.1 km
  • Quarry Hill Road0.2 km
  • Little Hallam Hill0.3 km
  • Little Hallam Hill0.3 km