DE7 4RT is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Hallam Fields in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Hallam Fields ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 4RT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 4RT are sourced from Output Area E00170729 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE7 4RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE7 4RT.
395
37
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 4RT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE7 4RT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 4RT. The average age is 36.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 4RT has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Trowell CofE Primary School
Hallam Fields Junior School
Field House Infant School
Kensington Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- Ashley News0.7 km
- Trowell Post Office0.7 km
- Festival Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Festival Inn0.5 km
- Ilkeston Rugby Club0.2 km
- Gallows Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Amcor Staff Canteen0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Langos Angie's Cafe0.2 km
- Time 2 Eat0.3 km
- The Rosie Lea0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Service Station1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Attenborough6.5 km
- Beeston6.6 km
- Long Eaton7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE74RT · Data under Open Government Licence