DE7 8AB is an up-and-coming urban area on St Mary Street, 0.2km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Little Hallam ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 85.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00099539 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARY STREET, DE7 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARY STREET, DE7 8AB.
345
41
£ 33,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, DE7 8AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £192k. Property prices are trending up 85.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8AB. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
6 sales · Mean £ 130,583
Semi-Detached
£ 103,500
4 sales · Mean £ 107,500
Detached
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DE7 8AB are high at 144 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
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Chaucer Infant School
Chaucer Junior School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Granby Junior School
Larklands Infant School
Kensington Junior Academy
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Jade Dragon0.9 km
- Sun Do0.8 km
- The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza0.8 km
- Briggs Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.3 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Best Shop0.2 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Cocoa's0.4 km
- Game0.2 km
- Ilkeston News0.5 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Gladstone Lodge0.4 km
- Legs Wine Bar0.4 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- Rutland Cricket Club (Cricket Pavilion)0.4 km
- The Burnt Pig0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Coffee Vida0.4 km
- Dessert Sensation0.6 km
- MFA Bowl Ilkeston0.6 km
- Nene's Kitchen0.3 km
- Radhuni0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farm Foods0.2 km
- Morrison's0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.3 km
- Bulwell8.3 km
- Beeston9.1 km
Bus Stops
- New Lawn Road0.1 km
- Jackson Avenue0.1 km
- Jackson Avenue0.1 km
- New Lawn Road0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78AB · Data under Open Government Licence