DE7 5QQ is a mixed residential area on South Street, 0.4km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DE7 5QQ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5QQ are sourced from Output Area E00170720 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, DE7 5QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, DE7 5QQ.
210
37
£ 33,700 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE7 5QQ — age 37, 13% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5QQ. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 5QQ is above average at 97 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
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Chaucer Junior School
Kensington Junior Academy
Field House Infant School
Larklands Infant School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Manor Pharmacy0.5 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- Taylors Corn Store0.9 km
- Wilko0.5 km
- Let It Be-Gin0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Carlton Club0.7 km
- Durham Ox0.8 km
- Spring Cottage Inn0.6 km
- Mad Dog Coffee Bar0.7 km
- Spanish Bar0.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Coffee Bean0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Harpur and Finch0.6 km
- The Little Kitchen Victoria Park0.9 km
- Appletree Catering0.4 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Ilkeston Mini Market0.3 km
- Jay's0.6 km
- Kerry's Chippy0.8 km
- OhanneS Burger0.4 km
- Panda Pizza0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrison's0.4 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.7 km
- Bulwell8.3 km
- Beeston8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.0 km
- Health Centre0.0 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Moss Road0.2 km
- Moss Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75QQ · Data under Open Government Licence