Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

LEWCOTE LANE, DE7 6HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEWCOTE LANE, DE7 6HX.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE7 6HX combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£110k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE7 6HX is a sought-after residential area on Lewcote Lane in West Hallam. Administratively it sits within West Hallam & Dale Abbey ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE7, DE7 6HX offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 6HX are sourced from Output Area E00099695 (shared with 3 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 6HX. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

DE7 6HX has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement61 pupils1.3 km
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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good671 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • J Woodward0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Newdigate Arms0.2 km
  • Nutbrook Cricket Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill4.9 km
  • Spondon8.4 km
  • Duffield9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Newdigate Arms0.1 km
  • Newdigate Arms0.1 km
  • East Recreation Ground0.4 km
  • East Recreation Ground0.4 km
  • Recreation Ground0.5 km