DE7 4NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4NR are sourced from Output Area E00099501 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE7 4NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE7 4NR.
306
37
£ 31,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 4NR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 37, DE7 4NR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 4NR. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 4NR is moderate at 51 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
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hallam Fields Junior School
Field House Infant School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Captain Kirk Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Sergio's0.1 km
- Hon Wah0.1 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A & B News0.1 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.1 km
- Every One Eats Food Bank0.3 km
- Kirk Hallam Community Pantry0.2 km
- Nisa Extra0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse0.4 km
- Kirk Hallam Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill6.6 km
- Spondon7.9 km
- Attenborough8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Goole Avenue0.1 km
- Goole Avenue Footpath0.1 km
- Goole Avenue0.1 km
- Goole Avenue Footpath0.1 km
- Deepdale Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE74NR · Data under Open Government Licence