DE7 5GR is a mixed residential area on Queens Drive, 0.5km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Little Hallam ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 5GR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5GR are sourced from Output Area E00099540 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS DRIVE, DE7 5GR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, DE7 5GR.
348
48
£ 45,100 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
DE7 5GR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5GR. The average age is 48.1. 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 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
£ 157,750
8 sales · Mean £ 163,931
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 5GR is above average at 106 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
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chaucer Infant School
Chaucer Junior School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Field House Infant School
Kensington Junior Academy
Larklands Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Needlemakers Arms0.9 km
- Spanish Bar0.3 km
- Gladstone Lodge0.3 km
- Legs Wine Bar0.2 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Ilkeston Nutbrook Service Station0.3 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
- Best Shop0.2 km
- Boots0.6 km
- Cocoa's0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrison's0.7 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Star Pizza Express0.3 km
- Briggs Fish Bar0.5 km
- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.7 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Manor Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Coffee Vida0.2 km
- Dessert Sensation0.5 km
- MFA Bowl Ilkeston0.2 km
- Nene's Kitchen0.2 km
- Radhuni0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.6 km
- Bulwell8.5 km
- Attenborough8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75GR · Data under Open Government Licence