Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

WHITEHEAD CLOSE, DE7 9JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHEAD CLOSE, DE7 9JN.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE7 9JN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE7 9JN spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.

home £170,250 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE7 9JN is a safe, established residential area on Whitehead Close, 0.9km from Cotmanhay in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Awsworth Road ward and the Erewash constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 9JN are sourced from Output Area E00099363 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE7 9JN. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 167,000

Terraced

£ 138,000

7 sales · Mean £ 136,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE7 9JN has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Public order8
Vehicle crime8
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils0.6 km
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Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement931 pupils1.1 km
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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils1.2 km
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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils1.2 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils1.2 km
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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils1.3 km
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Chaucer Junior School

Good234 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Taylors Corn Store0.9 km
  • Ilkeston News0.9 km
  • Peter Canlin1.0 km
  • One Stop Store0.6 km
  • Evans Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Coffee Bean0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Radhuni0.9 km
  • Little Elf's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Tesco Cafe0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.0 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Kerry's Chippy0.9 km
  • Panda Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza Amicos0.9 km
  • Star Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
  • Bath Street Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Little Acorn1.0 km
  • The Manor Bar & Catering Limited0.8 km
  • Ilson Tap0.9 km
  • Glass Pilla1.0 km
  • Rutland Cottage Inn0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Adrianne0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill4.1 km
  • Bulwell8.5 km
  • Spondon9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Summerfields Way South0.1 km
  • Mason Road0.1 km
  • Summerfields Way0.1 km
  • Newstead Road South0.2 km
  • Ilford Close0.2 km