DE7 4FY is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Hallam Fields in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Hallam Fields ward and the Erewash constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE7 4FY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4FY are sourced from Output Area E00170722 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE7 4FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE7 4FY.
310
29
£ 38,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE7 4FY has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 4FY. The average age is 29.5. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 4FY has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hallam Fields Junior School
Field House Infant School
Kensington Junior Academy
Trowell CofE Primary School
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Larklands Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
- Festival Store0.7 km
- Lobinas0.7 km
- The Newspaper Shop & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Ashley News0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Festival Inn0.8 km
- Gallows Inn0.7 km
- The Davy Lamp0.6 km
- Ilkeston Rugby Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Amcor Staff Canteen0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Langos Angie's Cafe0.3 km
- Time 2 Eat0.5 km
- China Palace0.7 km
- The Rosie Lea0.3 km
- Magic Wok0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Service Station0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Attenborough7.0 km
- Beeston7.1 km
- Langley Mill7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hallam Fields Road0.0 km
- Hallam Fields Road0.1 km
- Mitchell Terrace0.1 km
- Queens Avenue0.3 km
- Queens Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE74FY · Data under Open Government Licence