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.
GIMSON CLOSE, DE7 9JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIMSON CLOSE, DE7 9JY.
349
41
£ 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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Cotmanhay Junior School
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Granby Junior School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre
Bennerley Fields School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rutland Cottage Inn0.6 km
- The Mallard0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Elite Fish Bar0.7 km
- Marble Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE79JY · Data under Open Government Licence