DE7 5LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rigley Avenue, 0.3km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5LW are sourced from Output Area E00099470 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIGLEY AVENUE, DE7 5LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIGLEY AVENUE, DE7 5LW.
258
44
£ 33,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 5LW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 44, DE7 5LW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 5LW. The average age is 43.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 182,000
7 sales · Mean £ 192,428
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 5LW is above average at 101 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 Junior School
Chaucer Infant School
Larklands Infant School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Kensington Junior Academy
Granby Junior School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Rolling Smoke0.9 km
- Coffee Vida0.6 km
- Dessert Sensation0.7 km
- MFA Bowl Ilkeston0.9 km
- Nene's Kitchen0.6 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Jade Dragon0.7 km
- Sun Do0.8 km
- The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza0.8 km
- Briggs Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.4 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Best Shop0.7 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Cocoa's0.6 km
- Game0.3 km
- Ilkeston News0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Gladstone Lodge0.5 km
- Legs Wine Bar0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- Rutland Cricket Club (Cricket Pavilion)0.9 km
- The Burnt Pig0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farm Foods0.3 km
- Morrison's0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.3 km
- Bulwell7.7 km
- Beeston8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street0.3 km
- Taylor Street0.3 km
- Canal Street0.3 km
- Albion Street0.3 km
- Canal Stret0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75LW · Data under Open Government Licence