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.
SPARROW CLOSE, DE7 4PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARROW CLOSE, DE7 4PW.
440
38
£ 38,600 /yr
65%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hallam Fields Junior School
Field House Infant School
Kensington Junior Academy
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ladywood Primary School
Larklands Infant School
Trowell CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
1 nearby- Amcor Staff Canteen0.7 km
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Gallows Inn0.8 km
- The Davy Lamp0.7 km
- The Needlemakers Arms1.0 km
- Ilkeston Rugby Club0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE74PW · Data under Open Government Licence