DE7 4NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meerbrook Place, 0.3km from Kirk Hallam in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 4NY represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4NY are sourced from Output Area E00099501 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEERBROOK PLACE, DE7 4NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEERBROOK PLACE, DE7 4NY.
306
37
£ 31,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 4NY 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
DE7 4NY is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 4NY. 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
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
£ 121,000
3 sales · Mean £ 131,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 4NY has low crime rates — 41 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
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hallam Fields Junior School
Field House Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nisa Extra0.3 km
- A & B News0.3 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.3 km
- Every One Eats Food Bank0.5 km
- Kirk Hallam Community Pantry0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse0.3 km
- Kirk Hallam Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Captain Kirk Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Sergio's0.3 km
- Hon Wah0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill6.8 km
- Spondon7.6 km
- Long Eaton8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Festival Road0.1 km
- Texaco Garage0.2 km
- St Norbert Drive0.2 km
- Texaco Garage0.2 km
- St Norbert Drive West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE74NY · Data under Open Government Licence