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.
WHITEHEAD CLOSE, DE7 9JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHEAD CLOSE, DE7 9JN.
339
39
£ 41,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Granby Junior School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Cotmanhay Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Bennerley Fields School
Chaucer Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op Food0.0 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: DE79JN · Data under Open Government Licence