Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

MOUNT PLEASANT, DE7 8QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, DE7 8QU.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE7 8QU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DE7 8QU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DE7 8QU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Pleasant, 0.4km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Cotmanhay ward and the Erewash constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8QU are sourced from Output Area E00099484 (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 8QU. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 175,750

8 sales · Mean £ 174,562

Semi-Detached

£ 117,500

4 sales · Mean £ 117,500

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

Crime around DE7 8QU is moderate at 68 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 offences192
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils0.2 km
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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils0.2 km
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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils0.3 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils0.3 km
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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils0.8 km
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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Evans Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Mace Market0.1 km
  • Peter Canlin0.9 km
  • Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Mallard0.9 km
  • Dukeries Club0.6 km
  • Ilkeston Town Football Club0.9 km
  • Glass Pilla0.3 km
  • Rutland Cottage Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Rolling Smoke1.0 km
  • Smiley's Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Ace0.2 km
  • ILKON Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Marble Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Midland Kebabs0.9 km
  • Cathay Princess0.1 km
  • Jilly's0.4 km
  • Ilkeston Kebabs/Lush Desserts0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill3.5 km
  • Bulwell7.7 km
  • Hucknall9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street0.1 km
  • Church Street0.1 km
  • Prince Street0.1 km
  • Prince Street0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km