Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

SPARROW CLOSE, DE7 4PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARROW CLOSE, DE7 4PW.

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Population

440

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE7 4PW combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£290k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £290k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 15.5% year-on-year.

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

DE7 4PW is a sought-after residential area on Sparrow Close, 0.2km from Hallam Fields in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Hallam Fields ward and the Erewash constituency.

For serious buyers, DE7 4PW is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 15.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4PW are sourced from Output Area E00099459 (shared with 6 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 4PW. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

11 sales · Mean £ 273,159

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

DE7 4PW has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Public order8
Other theft7
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Hallam Fields Junior School

Good226 pupils0.3 km
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Field House Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.8 km
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Kensington Junior Academy

Requires Improvement195 pupils1.1 km
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Dallimore Primary & Nursery School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good240 pupils1.3 km
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Ladywood Primary School

Good343 pupils1.5 km
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Larklands Infant School

Good178 pupils1.5 km
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Trowell CofE Primary School

Good180 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Lobinas0.8 km
  • The Newspaper Shop & Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Ashley News0.3 km
  • Bazzaz Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Amcor Staff Canteen0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Langos Angie's Cafe0.6 km
  • Time 2 Eat0.7 km
  • China Palace0.7 km
  • Johnny's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • The Rosie Lea0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Gallows Inn0.8 km
  • The Davy Lamp0.7 km
  • The Needlemakers Arms1.0 km
  • Ilkeston Rugby Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Service Station0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attenborough7.2 km
  • Langley Mill7.3 km
  • Beeston7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Avenue0.1 km
  • Queens Avenue0.1 km
  • Mitchell Terrace0.2 km
  • Queens Avenue0.2 km
  • Nelper Crescent0.2 km