Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

VICTORIA STREET, DE7 8JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, DE7 8JQ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE7 8JQ 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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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in DE7 8JQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DE7 8JQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Street, 0.9km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE7 8JQ is 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 8JQ are sourced from Output Area E00099391 (shared with 8 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 8JQ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around DE7 8JQ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences155
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order26
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils0.3 km
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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils0.6 km
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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils0.8 km
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Chaucer Junior School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils1.1 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils1.1 km
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Chaucer Infant School

Requires Improvement217 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Taylors Corn Store0.8 km
  • Ilkeston News0.8 km
  • Shirlz Den1.0 km
  • Halfords0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Carlton Club0.9 km
  • Dewdrop Inn1.0 km
  • Durham Ox0.8 km
  • Spring Cottage Inn1.0 km
  • The Little Acorn0.2 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Coffee Bean0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Junction1.0 km
  • Radhuni0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station1.0 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Kerry's Chippy0.8 km
  • Panda Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km
  • Pizza Amicos0.8 km
  • Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Adrianne1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill4.2 km
  • Bulwell7.7 km
  • Hucknall9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Litchen Close0.1 km
  • Litchen Close0.1 km
  • Nelson Street0.1 km
  • Granby Park0.1 km
  • Nelson Street0.1 km