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Derby Road East

About

Derby Road East ward occupies a central area of Ilkeston, situated east of the town centre and the Erewash Canal. The residential streets are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some later interwar and post-war developments. The ward is bordered by the railway line to the north and includes significant local landmarks such as St. Mary’s Church and the grounds of the former Ilkeston Grammar School.

The area functions as a residential neighbourhood with local shopping parades along Derby Road and South Street providing everyday amenities. Rutland Recreation Ground offers a substantial green space for the community. The ward's layout reflects its historical development as an extension of the old town, with a direct and practical connection to the main commercial centre.

Area overview

On average Derby Road East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Derby Road East is £42,721 per year. There are 2 schools in Derby Road East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Derby Road East is home to around 5,469 people, with a population density of about 5,192.7 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

112

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Derby Road East Population

5,469

Population density

5,192.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

62.35(+82%)

Shoplifting

23.4(+164%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.65(+14%)

Public order

12.43(+78%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.7(+57%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,782

87.44%

Other White

232

4.24%

Indian

1.19%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.17%

Caribbean

1.06%

Total population: 5,469

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,261

28.29%

Level 3 (A level)

813

18.24%

No qualifications

797

17.88%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

710

15.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

515

11.55%

Total 16+ residents: 4,457

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

824

32.82%

Owns outright

689

27.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

688

27.4%

Other social rented

203

8.08%

Other forms of private rent

2.19%

Total households: 2,511

Property prices in Derby Road East

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £196,250 in Derby Road East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Derby Road East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£270,000	£253,000	£262,500	£330,000	£400,000
Semi-Detached	42	£220,000	£153,100	£182,500	£250,000	£279,998
Terraced	23	£167,000	£130,500	£146,500	£172,500	£184,500

10 years median price trend in Derby Road East

All postcodes in Derby Road East

NG101NT

Willow Avenue

NG101NS

Hemlock Avenue

NG104GQ

Welbeck Road

NG104LR

Elm Avenue

NG104QR

Bridge Street

NG101NL

Cranmer Street

NG101NN

Olive Avenue

NG104GW

College Street

NG101RY

Midland Street

NG104AT

Bursar Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail