DE7 8LJ is a safe, established residential area on Charlotte Street, 0.8km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE7 8LJ has the character of 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 — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8LJ are sourced from Output Area E00099384 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLOTTE STREET, DE7 8LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLOTTE STREET, DE7 8LJ.
507
35
£ 41,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8LJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE7 8LJ — age 35, 43% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8LJ. The average age is 34.9. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 169,875
2 sales · Mean £ 169,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 8LJ is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Bennerley Fields School
Chaucer Junior School
Cotmanhay Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Ilkeston News0.7 km
- Shirlz Den0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Mace Market0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Radhuni0.7 km
- The Project Workshop Cafe0.9 km
- Rolling Smoke0.3 km
- Smiley's Cafe0.9 km
- Coffee Bean0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.9 km
- Star Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
- Jade Dragon0.5 km
- Midland Kebabs0.4 km
- Sun Do0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dukeries Club0.2 km
- Ilkeston Town Football Club0.4 km
- Carlton Club0.9 km
- Durham Ox0.8 km
- Spring Cottage Inn0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill4.2 km
- Bulwell7.9 km
- Beeston9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barber Close0.0 km
- Barber Close0.0 km
- Charlotte Street0.1 km
- Charlotte Street0.1 km
- Granby Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78LJ · Data under Open Government Licence