DE7 8WW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brampton Close, 0.6km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Cotmanhay ward and the Erewash constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE7 8WW is 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8WW are sourced from Output Area E00099490 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAMPTON CLOSE, DE7 8WW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMPTON CLOSE, DE7 8WW.
318
38
£ 29,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE7 8WW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE7 8WW has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 8WW. The average age is 38.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 92,000
1 sales · Mean £ 92,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE7 8WW is moderate at 78 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 Infant and Nursery School
Cotmanhay Junior School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.3 km
- Mace Market0.2 km
- Peter Canlin1.0 km
- Cotmanhay Farm Stores0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Dukeries Club0.8 km
- Ilkeston Town Football Club1.0 km
- Glass Pilla0.5 km
- Rutland Cottage Inn0.9 km
- Sixty Six Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Midland Kebabs1.0 km
- Cathay Princess0.2 km
- Jilly's0.6 km
- Ilkeston Kebabs/Lush Desserts0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cafe Ace0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill3.5 km
- Bulwell7.4 km
- Hucknall9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.0 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Barlborourgh Road0.2 km
- Swanwick Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE78WW · Data under Open Government Licence