DE7 4JL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bankfield Drive, 0.6km 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 mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4JL are sourced from Output Area E00099518 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKFIELD DRIVE, DE7 4JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKFIELD DRIVE, DE7 4JL.
206
50
£ 31,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE7 4JL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 4JL. The average age is 49.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
4 sales · Mean £ 176,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 4JL has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ladywood Primary School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A & B News0.8 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.8 km
- Every One Eats Food Bank0.9 km
- Kirk Hallam Community Pantry0.8 km
- Nisa Extra0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hon Wah0.8 km
- Captain Kirk Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Sergio's0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill6.5 km
- Spondon7.5 km
- Long Eaton8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sunningdale Drive0.2 km
- Play Area0.2 km
- Wyndale Drive0.2 km
- Wyndale Drive0.3 km
- Cat and Fiddle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE74JL · Data under Open Government Licence