Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

GODFREY DRIVE, DE7 4HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODFREY DRIVE, DE7 4HT.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE7 4HT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DE7 4HT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DE7 4HT is a safe, established residential area on Godfrey Drive, 0.3km from Kirk Hallam in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale ward and the Erewash constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £214k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4HT are sourced from Output Area E00099510 (shared with 4 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 4HT. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 212,000

8 sales · Mean £ 213,500

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

Crime around DE7 4HT is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour28
Shoplifting22
Other theft13
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good671 pupils0.2 km
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Ladywood Primary School

Good343 pupils0.5 km
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Kirk Hallam Community Academy

Requires Improvement870 pupils0.5 km
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Dallimore Primary & Nursery School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement931 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A & B News0.5 km
  • Evans Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Every One Eats Food Bank0.6 km
  • Kirk Hallam Community Pantry0.6 km
  • Nisa Extra0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hon Wah0.5 km
  • Captain Kirk Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Sergio's0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill6.4 km
  • Spondon7.7 km
  • Long Eaton8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbot Road0.1 km
  • Wyndale Drive0.1 km
  • Wyndale Drive0.1 km
  • Dumbles Close0.1 km
  • Sunningdale Drive0.1 km