DE7 4HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eaton Avenue, 0.3km from Hallam, Little in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale ward and the Erewash constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE7 4HL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4HL are sourced from Output Area E00099504 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EATON AVENUE, DE7 4HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON AVENUE, DE7 4HL.
398
40
£ 31,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 4HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE7 4HL has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 4HL. The average age is 39.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 136,500
4 sales · Mean £ 138,250
Terraced
£ 122,000
5 sales · Mean £ 123,660
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 4HL has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ladywood Primary School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hallam Fields Junior School
Field House Infant School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Three Horse Shoes0.9 km
- Millie's Bar0.9 km
- Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse0.8 km
- Kirk Hallam Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- MFA Bowl Ilkeston0.8 km
- Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Ilkeston Nutbrook Service Station0.9 km
- A & B News0.4 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.4 km
- Every One Eats Food Bank0.1 km
- Kirk Hallam Community Pantry0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Captain Kirk Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Sergio's0.4 km
- Hon Wah0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill6.5 km
- Spondon8.3 km
- Attenborough8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eaton Avenue0.1 km
- Eaton Avenue0.1 km
- Ladywood Road0.1 km
- St Norbert Drive East0.1 km
- St Norbert Drive East0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE74HL · Data under Open Government Licence