DE7 6EA is a sought-after residential area on Marina Road, 0.7km from Heanor Gate in Smalley. Administratively it sits within Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE7, DE7 6EA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 6EA are sourced from Output Area E00098447 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINA ROAD, DE7 6EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINA ROAD, DE7 6EA.
472
43
£ 39,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE7 6EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £343k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 6EA. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 376,666
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 6EA has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Corfield CofE Infant School
Howitt Primary Community School
Coppice Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sunnyside Working Mens Club0.9 km
- New Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Dinky Dino's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Noshhbox / Dessert Express0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar Inc Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill3.2 km
- Belper7.4 km
- Duffield7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kidsley Grange0.1 km
- Kidsley Grange0.2 km
- Heanor Road 910.3 km
- Heanor Road 910.3 km
- Kirkley Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE76EA · Data under Open Government Licence