Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

WALNUT CLOSE, DE7 5SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT CLOSE, DE7 5SR.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE7 5SR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE7 5SR's 52% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 31.0% year-on-year.

home £143,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE7 5SR is a safe, established residential area on Walnut Close, 0.5km from Larklands in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 31.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 5SR are sourced from Output Area E00099620 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 5SR. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 107,000

1 sales · Mean £ 107,000

Terraced

£ 152,500

4 sales · Mean £ 143,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DE7 5SR is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences131
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson21
Shoplifting20

school Local Schools

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Kensington Junior Academy

Requires Improvement195 pupils0.3 km
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Larklands Infant School

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Field House Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.7 km
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Chaucer Infant School

Requires Improvement217 pupils1.0 km
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Hallam Fields Junior School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Chaucer Junior School

Good234 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Ashley News0.9 km
  • Bazzaz Mini Market0.4 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Wayfairer Local0.4 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Needlemakers Arms0.5 km
  • The Latch Lifter1.0 km
  • Gallows Inn0.5 km
  • Millie's Bar0.8 km
  • The Davy Lamp0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Johnny's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Briggs Fish Bar0.8 km
  • New Marble Takeaway0.8 km
  • Sun Wah Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Jerk Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Dessert Sensation0.8 km
  • Superstar Coffee and Sandwich Ltd0.8 km
  • The Five Rivers Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Yummies Dessert Bar0.8 km
  • Hall Street Deli0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrison's0.7 km
  • Asda Service Station0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill6.4 km
  • Bulwell7.7 km
  • Beeston7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Erewash Square0.1 km
  • Smedley Avenue0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Caroline Court0.2 km
  • Westwick Street0.3 km