Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

DE7 4FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE7 4FY.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Hallam Fields Junior School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Field House Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.0 km
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Kensington Junior Academy

Requires Improvement195 pupils1.1 km
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Trowell CofE Primary School

Good180 pupils1.3 km
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Dallimore Primary & Nursery School

Good385 pupils1.5 km
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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good240 pupils1.5 km
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Larklands Infant School

Good178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Festival Inn0.8 km
  • Gallows Inn0.7 km
  • The Davy Lamp0.6 km
  • Ilkeston Rugby Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Amcor Staff Canteen0.5 km
fastfood

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
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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