DE7 8RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beauvale Drive, 0.3km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Cotmanhay ward and the Erewash constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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 £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8RR are sourced from Output Area E00099496 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEAUVALE DRIVE, DE7 8RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUVALE DRIVE, DE7 8RR.
264
46
£ 29,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8RR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE7 8RR — age 46, 79% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8RR. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 133,500
Semi-Detached
£ 107,475
2 sales · Mean £ 107,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 8RR is moderate at 76 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
Bennerley Fields School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.2 km
- Mace Market0.4 km
- Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Mallard0.7 km
- Dukeries Club0.9 km
- Glass Pilla0.6 km
- Rutland Cottage Inn0.8 km
- Sixty Six Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Smiley's Cafe0.7 km
- Cafe Ace0.5 km
- ILKON Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Cathay Princess0.4 km
- Jilly's0.7 km
- Ilkeston Kebabs/Lush Desserts0.5 km
- Sue's Kitchen0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill3.2 km
- Bulwell7.8 km
- Hucknall9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Close0.1 km
- Prince Street0.2 km
- Prince Street0.2 km
- Skeavingtons Lane School0.2 km
- Jolley Farmers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78RR · Data under Open Government Licence