DE7 8LU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Joseph Court, 0.4km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8LU are sourced from Output Area E00099389 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOSEPH COURT, DE7 8LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPH COURT, DE7 8LU.
318
49
£ 41,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE7 8LU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8LU. The average age is 48.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 8LU has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Granby Junior School
Bennerley Fields School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Cotmanhay Junior School
Chaucer Junior School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.8 km
- Mace Market0.5 km
- Peter Canlin0.7 km
- Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Mallard1.0 km
- Dukeries Club0.4 km
- Ilkeston Town Football Club0.7 km
- Glass Pilla0.3 km
- Rutland Cottage Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Rolling Smoke0.7 km
- Smiley's Cafe0.6 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Arena Church1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Jade Dragon0.9 km
- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Midland Kebabs0.7 km
- Sun Do0.8 km
- The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill3.8 km
- Bulwell8.0 km
- Hucknall9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rutland Cottage0.3 km
- Rutland Cottage0.3 km
- Ash Street0.3 km
- Ash Street0.3 km
- Ebenezer Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78LU · Data under Open Government Licence