DE7 5EW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chichester Close, 0.5km from Ilkeston Junction in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 5EW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5EW are sourced from Output Area E00099479 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHICHESTER CLOSE, DE7 5EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICHESTER CLOSE, DE7 5EW.
287
50
£ 33,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 5EW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE7 5EW — age 50, 77% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5EW. The average age is 50.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 209,500
4 sales · Mean £ 207,250
Detached
£ 170,000
4 sales · Mean £ 191,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 5EW has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Larklands Infant School
Chaucer Infant School
Chaucer Junior School
Kensington Junior Academy
Field House Infant School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Granby Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Needlemakers Arms0.9 km
- Gladstone Lodge0.8 km
- Legs Wine Bar0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.9 km
- The Burnt Pig0.8 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Cocoa's0.9 km
- Game0.8 km
- Ilkeston Post Office0.9 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Coffee Vida0.9 km
- Dessert Sensation0.8 km
- Nene's Kitchen0.9 km
- Show Me Shoes0.8 km
- South Perk Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farm Foods0.8 km
- Morrison's0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Briggs Fish Bar0.9 km
- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Manor Fish Bar0.9 km
- New Marble Takeaway0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.7 km
- Bulwell7.4 km
- Beeston8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Heathfield Avenue0.2 km
- Heathfield Avenue0.2 km
- Green Lane0.5 km
- Larklands0.5 km
- Larklands0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75EW · Data under Open Government Licence