DE7 8TJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heanor Road, 0.5km from Shipley Common in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Cotmanhay ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 8TJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k. 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 8TJ are sourced from Output Area E00099488 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEANOR ROAD, DE7 8TJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEANOR ROAD, DE7 8TJ.
255
46
£ 29,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE7 8TJ — age 46, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8TJ. The average age is 45.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
7 sales · Mean £ 232,142
Detached
£ 325,500
1 sales · Mean £ 325,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 8TJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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
1 nearby- Evans Pharmacy0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mallard0.0 km
- Rutland Cottage Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Smiley's Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill2.9 km
- Bulwell8.5 km
- Hucknall9.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Mallard0.1 km
- The Mallard0.1 km
- The Copse0.1 km
- The Copse0.2 km
- Shipley Wood0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78TJ · Data under Open Government Licence