DE7 5JA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DE7 5JA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5JA are sourced from Output Area E00099476 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE7 5JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE7 5JA.
300
38
£ 33,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 5JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE7 5JA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5JA. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 5JA is above average at 117 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
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Larklands Infant School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Kensington Junior Academy
Granby Junior School
Field House Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Jade Dragon0.9 km
- Sun Do0.8 km
- The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza0.8 km
- Briggs Fish Bar0.5 km
- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Needlemakers Arms0.9 km
- Gladstone Lodge0.3 km
- Legs Wine Bar0.3 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- Rutland Cricket Club (Cricket Pavilion)0.5 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Best Shop0.4 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Cocoa's0.3 km
- Game0.1 km
- Ilkeston News0.5 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Coffee Vida0.3 km
- Dessert Sensation0.5 km
- MFA Bowl Ilkeston0.6 km
- Nene's Kitchen0.3 km
- Radhuni0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farm Foods0.1 km
- Morrison's0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.4 km
- Bulwell8.1 km
- Beeston8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
- Market Place0.3 km
- Market Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75JA · Data under Open Government Licence