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.
MOUNT PLEASANT, DE7 8QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, DE7 8QU.
280
44
£ 29,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8QU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bennerley Fields School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Cotmanhay Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Rolling Smoke1.0 km
- Smiley's Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Ace0.2 km
- ILKON Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE78QU · Data under Open Government Licence