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About

Cotmanhay is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Ilkeston within the borough of Erewash. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including both terraced homes and larger semi-detached properties, alongside some modern developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that connect it to the town centre and surrounding districts, with local shops and services concentrated along key thoroughfares to serve the community.

The ward contains significant green spaces, including the expansive Straw's Bridge local nature reserve, known locally as Swan Lake for its resident waterfowl. This area of ponds and wetlands offers walking paths and is a reclaimed former industrial site. Cotmanhay is bordered to the east by the Erewash Canal, which marks the boundary with neighbouring Long Eaton and provides a linear route for walking and cycling through the landscape.

Area overview

On average Cotmanhay has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cotmanhay is £37,654 per year. There are 4 schools in Cotmanhay: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cotmanhay is home to around 5,080 people, with a population density of about 2,582.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cotmanhay Population
5,080
Population density
2,582.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.01(+225%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.28(+91%)
Public order
19.69(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.49(+162%)
Burglary
7.87(+136%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,732
93.13%
Other White
143
2.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.96%
Indian
20
0.39%
African
18
0.35%
Total population: 5,081

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,179
29.2%
Level 4 qualifications or above
655
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
635
15.73%
Level 3 (A level)
625
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
562
13.92%
Total 16+ residents: 4,038

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
664
29.6%
Owns with a mortgage
472
21.04%
Other social rented
435
19.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
15.74%
Social rents from council
270
12.04%
Total households: 2,243

Property prices in Cotmanhay

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Cotmanhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cotmanhay in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cotmanhay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£230,000
Semi-Detached27£162,000
Terraced15£140,000

10 years median price trend in Cotmanhay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cotmanhay.

All postcodes in Cotmanhay

DE78QU

Mount Pleasant

DE78WG

Boythorpe Close

DE78NY

Cotmanhay Road

DE78NJ

May Street

DE78RR

Beauvale Drive

DE78WX

Norwood Close

DE78SX

Skeavingtons Lane

DE78RU

Beauvale Drive

DE78BF

Wheeldon Close

DE78BP

Brimington Close

DE78BT

Thatchmarsh Close

DE78QL

Vicarage Street

DE78RP

Dovedale Circle

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.