DE7 9HF is a sought-after residential area on Summerfields Way, 0.6km from Shipley Common in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Shipley View ward and the Erewash constituency.
For families considering a move, DE7 9HF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE7 9HF are sourced from Output Area E00099352 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMERFIELDS WAY, DE7 9HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERFIELDS WAY, DE7 9HF.
315
45
£ 41,700 /yr
56%
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
DE7 9HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 9HF. The average age is 44.6. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 154,000
6 sales · Mean £ 145,333
Terraced
£ 247,500
2 sales · Mean £ 247,500
Detached
£ 199,500
6 sales · Mean £ 213,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE7 9HF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Cotmanhay Junior School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Bennerley Fields School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.4 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.4 km
- Aldi0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Trumpet Inn1.0 km
- Glass Pilla0.9 km
- Rutland Cottage Inn0.3 km
- The Mallard0.9 km
- Dukeries Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Elite Fish Bar0.3 km
- Jilly's0.8 km
- Ilkeston Kebabs/Lush Desserts1.0 km
- Sue's Kitchen1.0 km
- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop Store0.8 km
- Evans Pharmacy0.9 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- ILKON Cafe0.5 km
- Smiley's Cafe0.4 km
- Weleda (UK) Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill3.8 km
- Bulwell8.6 km
- Spondon10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lynmouth Drive0.1 km
- Ilford Close0.1 km
- Cottage Close0.2 km
- Ilford Close0.2 km
- Holkham Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE79HF · Data under Open Government Licence