Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

SCOLLINS COURT, DE7 8GU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOLLINS COURT, DE7 8GU.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE7 8GU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DE7 8GU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £70k.

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DE7 8GU is an up-and-coming urban area on Scollins Court, 0.4km from Ilkeston in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Larklands ward and the Erewash constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DE7 8GU offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8GU are sourced from Output Area E00099474 (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 8GU. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

19 sales · Mean £ 64,907

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

Crime around DE7 8GU is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences190
Shoplifting171
Anti-social behaviour100
Public order54
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Chaucer Junior School

Good234 pupils0.2 km
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Chaucer Infant School

Requires Improvement217 pupils0.5 km
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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils0.8 km
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Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.9 km
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Larklands Infant School

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Kensington Junior Academy

Requires Improvement195 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good240 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Dukeries Club0.9 km
  • Ilkeston Town Football Club0.7 km
  • Gladstone Lodge0.8 km
  • Legs Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Prince of Wales0.9 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Rolling Smoke0.6 km
  • Coffee Vida0.8 km
  • Dessert Sensation1.0 km
  • Nene's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Radhuni0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Jade Dragon0.4 km
  • Midland Kebabs0.7 km
  • Sun Do0.4 km
  • The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza0.4 km
  • Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Best Shop0.8 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • Cocoa's0.8 km
  • Game0.4 km
  • Ilkeston News0.3 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Adrianne0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill5.0 km
  • Bulwell7.8 km
  • Beeston9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Street0.1 km
  • Taylor Street0.1 km
  • Albion Street0.2 km
  • Canal Street0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km