Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

COPPICE AVENUE, DE7 8QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPPICE AVENUE, DE7 8QD.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE7 8QD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DE7 8QD is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DE7 8QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coppice Avenue, 0.3km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Cotmanhay ward and the Erewash constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE7 8QD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8QD are sourced from Output Area E00099483 (shared with 5 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 8QD. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

7 sales · Mean £ 127,857

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

DE7 8QD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Shoplifting16
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils0.4 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils0.4 km
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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils0.9 km
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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils0.9 km
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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils1.1 km
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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Evans Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Mace Market0.7 km
  • Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Mallard0.3 km
  • Glass Pilla0.8 km
  • Rutland Cottage Inn0.7 km
  • Sixty Six Club0.9 km
  • Trumpet Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Smiley's Cafe0.4 km
  • Cafe Ace0.9 km
  • ILKON Cafe1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Marble Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Cathay Princess0.7 km
  • Jilly's0.9 km
  • Ilkeston Kebabs/Lush Desserts0.8 km
  • Sue's Kitchen0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill3.1 km
  • Bulwell8.3 km
  • Hucknall9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Shipley Wood0.2 km
  • Langley Avenue0.2 km
  • Shipley Wood0.2 km
  • Vicarage Street0.2 km
  • The Mallard0.2 km