DE7 8LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redland Close, 1.0km from Ilkeston Junction in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 8LR represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8LR are sourced from Output Area E00099467 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDLAND CLOSE, DE7 8LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDLAND CLOSE, DE7 8LR.
336
47
£ 33,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8LR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE7 8LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8LR. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 121,000
5 sales · Mean £ 128,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 8LR is moderate at 58 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
Chaucer Junior School
Bennerley Fields School
Chaucer Infant School
Cotmanhay Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Ilkeston News0.8 km
- Shirlz Den0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Mace Market0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Radhuni0.8 km
- The Project Workshop Cafe0.9 km
- Rolling Smoke0.2 km
- Coffee Bean0.7 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar0.9 km
- Star Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Jade Dragon0.3 km
- Midland Kebabs0.1 km
- Sun Do0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Dukeries Club0.4 km
- Ilkeston Town Football Club0.1 km
- Carlton Club0.8 km
- Dewdrop Inn0.7 km
- Durham Ox0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Adrianne1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill4.4 km
- Bulwell7.5 km
- Beeston9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Litchen Close0.2 km
- Springfield Gardens0.2 km
- Litchen Close0.2 km
- Springfield Gardens0.3 km
- Anson Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78LR · Data under Open Government Licence