DE7 5RD is a mixed residential area on Market Street, 0.4km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5RD are sourced from Output Area E00170720 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, DE7 5RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, DE7 5RD.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE7 5RD spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5RD. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 65,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 5RD is above average at 90 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
Larklands Infant School
Field House 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 Inn0.7 km
- Mad Dog Coffee Bar0.7 km
- Spanish Bar0.1 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
25 nearby- Ilkeston Mini Market0.3 km
- Jay's0.6 km
- Kerry's Chippy0.8 km
- OhanneS Burger0.4 km
- Panda Pizza0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrison's0.4 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.7 km
- Bulwell8.2 km
- Beeston8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Canning Mews0.1 km
- Canning Mews0.1 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE75RD · Data under Open Government Licence