DE7 5DE is a mixed residential area on Vincent Avenue, 0.3km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DE7 5DE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00170721 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VINCENT AVENUE, DE7 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VINCENT AVENUE, DE7 5DE.
221
37
£ 33,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE7 5DE's 52% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5DE. 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
£ 245,000
7 sales · Mean £ 200,736
Terraced
£ 127,750
2 sales · Mean £ 127,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 5DE is above average at 95 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
Chaucer Infant School
Chaucer Junior School
Larklands Infant School
Kensington Junior Academy
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Field House Infant School
Granby Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Jade Dragon1.0 km
- Briggs Fish Bar0.4 km
- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Manor Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Needlemakers Arms0.8 km
- Gladstone Lodge0.3 km
- Legs Wine Bar0.4 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- Rutland Cricket Club (Cricket Pavilion)0.6 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Best Shop0.5 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Cocoa's0.3 km
- Game0.3 km
- Ilkeston News0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Coffee Vida0.4 km
- Dessert Sensation0.4 km
- MFA Bowl Ilkeston0.6 km
- Nene's Kitchen0.3 km
- Radhuni0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farm Foods0.3 km
- Morrison's0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.6 km
- Bulwell8.0 km
- Beeston8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Street0.3 km
- Canning Mews0.3 km
- Canning Mews0.3 km
- Park Avenue0.3 km
- Queen Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75DE · Data under Open Government Licence