DE7 5HR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hedingham Close, 0.8km from Ilkeston in Erewash. Administratively it sits within Little Hallam ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 5HR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5HR are sourced from Output Area E00099541 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDINGHAM CLOSE, DE7 5HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDINGHAM CLOSE, DE7 5HR.
337
48
£ 45,100 /yr
45%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DE7 5HR — age 48, 92% ownership, 7% 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 5HR. The average age is 48.0. 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
Terraced
£ 190,000
8 sales · Mean £ 174,250
Detached
£ 320,500
8 sales · Mean £ 315,375
Semi-Detached
£ 170,500
2 sales · Mean £ 170,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 5HR has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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
Granby Junior School
Chaucer Junior School
Chaucer Infant School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Best Shop0.5 km
- Boots0.7 km
- Cocoa's0.8 km
- Game0.7 km
- Ilkeston News0.7 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Gladstone Lodge0.9 km
- Legs Wine Bar0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.9 km
- Rutland Cricket Club (Cricket Pavilion)0.6 km
- The Burnt Pig0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Coffee Vida0.8 km
- MFA Bowl Ilkeston0.8 km
- Nene's Kitchen0.8 km
- Radhuni0.7 km
- Show Me Shoes0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farm Foods0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Manor Fish Bar0.9 km
- Star Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
- Elite Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.1 km
- Bulwell8.7 km
- Spondon9.2 km
Bus Stops
- New Lawn Road0.4 km
- New Lawn Road0.4 km
- Jackson Avenue0.5 km
- Jackson Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75HR · Data under Open Government Licence