DE7 8QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prince Street, 0.3km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Cotmanhay ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 8QR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00099486 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE STREET, DE7 8QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE STREET, DE7 8QR.
277
43
£ 29,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8QR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE7 8QR is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8QR. The average age is 43.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
4 sales · Mean £ 110,250
Terraced
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 8QR is moderate at 61 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
Cotmanhay Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Bennerley Fields School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.5 km
- Mace Market0.2 km
- Peter Canlin0.9 km
- Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Mallard0.8 km
- Dukeries Club0.6 km
- Ilkeston Town Football Club0.9 km
- Glass Pilla0.3 km
- Rutland Cottage Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Rolling Smoke0.9 km
- Smiley's Cafe0.7 km
- Cafe Ace0.3 km
- ILKON Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Midland Kebabs0.9 km
- Cathay Princess0.2 km
- Jilly's0.3 km
- Ilkeston Kebabs/Lush Desserts0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill3.5 km
- Bulwell7.8 km
- Hucknall9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Prince Street0.1 km
- Prince Street0.1 km
- Vernon Street0.3 km
- Church Street0.3 km
- Vernon Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78QR · Data under Open Government Licence