Postcode Analysis Erewash, East Midlands

GIMSON CLOSE, DE7 9JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIMSON CLOSE, DE7 9JY.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DE7 9JY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £245k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE7 9JY is a sought-after residential area on Gimson Close, 0.2km from Shipley Common in Ilkeston. Administratively it sits within Shipley View ward and the Erewash constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE7, DE7 9JY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00099354 (shared with 5 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 9JY. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

DE7 9JY has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils1.1 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils1.1 km
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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils1.1 km
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Granby Junior School

Good316 pupils1.2 km
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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils1.4 km
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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rutland Cottage Inn0.6 km
  • The Mallard0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Elite Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Marble Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • ILKON Cafe0.9 km
  • Smiley's Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill3.5 km
  • Bulwell8.8 km
  • Spondon10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Shipley Common Lane No 30.2 km
  • Holkham Close0.2 km
  • Foxton Close0.2 km
  • Ilkeston Community Hospital0.4 km
  • Nursing Home0.4 km