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Cotmanhay

England / East Midlands / Erewash / Cotmanhay

About

Cotmanhay is a residential area located in the borough of Erewash, Derbyshire. It sits on the eastern edge of Ilkeston, near the border with Nottinghamshire. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes built mainly in the mid-20th century. Local amenities include a few small shops, a primary school, and several green spaces, such as the nearby Straw’s Bridge Nature Reserve.

The area is well-connected by road, with the A6096 running through it, providing links to Ilkeston and Nottingham. Public transport options include regular bus services to surrounding towns. Cotmanhay has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on community facilities like the local leisure centre and sports fields. The Erewash Canal also runs close by, offering walking and cycling routes.

Area overview

On average Cotmanhay has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cotmanhay is £29,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Cotmanhay: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cotmanhay Population
7,027
Population density
2,907.6 per km²

Demographics

British
6,557
93.28%
Other White
188
2.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.94%
African
27
0.38%
Indian
26
0.37%
Total population: 7,029

Housing

Owns outright
884
27.98%
Owns with a mortgage
677
21.43%
Other social rented
626
19.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
529
16.75%
Social rents from council
377
11.93%
Total households: 3,159

Property prices in Cotmanhay

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in Cotmanhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £395,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£218,000
Flats1£122,000
Semi-Detached30£160,000
Terraced24£142,750

10 years price trend in Cotmanhay

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.