Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

VERNON STREET, DE7 8PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON STREET, DE7 8PD.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE7 8PD 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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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 39, DE7 8PD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.

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

DE7 8PD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vernon Street, 0.6km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.7% year-on-year. 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 8PD are sourced from Output Area E00099394 (shared with 6 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 8PD. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 97,500

11 sales · Mean £ 98,418

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 188,333

Detached

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

Crime around DE7 8PD is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences188
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils0.1 km
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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils0.2 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils0.6 km
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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils0.6 km
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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils0.7 km
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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils0.9 km
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Chaucer Junior School

Good234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • Evans Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Mace Market0.2 km
  • Peter Canlin0.6 km
  • Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Dukeries Club0.4 km
  • Ilkeston Town Football Club0.6 km
  • Glass Pilla0.2 km
  • Rutland Cottage Inn0.8 km
  • Sixty Six Club0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Rolling Smoke0.7 km
  • Smiley's Cafe1.0 km
  • Cafe Ace0.1 km
  • Little Elf's Kitchen1.0 km
  • ILKON Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Jade Dragon0.9 km
  • Marble Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Midland Kebabs0.6 km
  • Sun Do1.0 km
  • The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill3.8 km
  • Bulwell7.5 km
  • Hucknall9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fisher Court0.1 km
  • Vernon Street0.1 km
  • Vernon Street0.1 km
  • Fisher Court0.2 km
  • Ash Street0.2 km