NORTHGATE STREET, DE7 8FR House Prices & Local Information

DE7 8FR is an up-and-coming urban area on Northgate Street, 0.4km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8FR are sourced from Output Area E00099476 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.