DE7 8JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canal Side, 0.7km from Ilkeston Junction in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8JT are sourced from Output Area E00099467 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANAL SIDE, DE7 8JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL SIDE, DE7 8JT.
336
47
£ 33,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8JT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE7 8JT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8JT. The average age is 46.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 8JT is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Granby Junior School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Chaucer Junior School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Chaucer Infant School
Bennerley Fields School
Larklands Infant School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Ilkeston News0.8 km
- Shirlz Den0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Radhuni0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- The Project Workshop Cafe0.9 km
- Rolling Smoke0.4 km
- Coffee Bean0.7 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.9 km
- Star Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Jade Dragon0.4 km
- Midland Kebabs0.3 km
- Sun Do0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dukeries Club0.7 km
- Ilkeston Town Football Club0.3 km
- Carlton Club0.8 km
- Dewdrop Inn0.5 km
- Durham Ox0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill4.6 km
- Bulwell7.3 km
- Beeston9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ilkeston Rail Station0.4 km
- Springfield Gardens0.4 km
- Ilkeston Rail Station0.4 km
- Ilkeston Rail Station0.4 km
- Waterside Retail Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78JT · Data under Open Government Licence