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Derby Road East

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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 1 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
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Derby Road East Population
5,469
Population density
5,192.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.89(+77%)
Shoplifting
25.23(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.93(+18%)
Public order
13.17(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.98(+74%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,782
87.44%
Other White
232
4.24%
Indian
65
1.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
1.17%
Caribbean
58
1.06%
Total population: 5,469

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
55
2.19%
Total households: 2,511

Property prices in Derby Road East

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £235K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £216 per square foot) in Derby Road East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Derby Road East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£257,500£243
Semi-Detached49£220,000£219
Terraced27£160,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derby Road East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby Road East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£128,975£100,000
2017£183,750£148,250£108,500
2018£207,000£137,500£117,475
2019£236,500£145,000£119,500
2020£253,000£151,500£125,000
2021£261,250£175,950£135,000
2022£211,250£200,000£160,000
2023£237,650£200,000£171,000
2024£255,500£193,750£160,000
2025£262,500£220,000£167,000
2026£225,000£185,000£157,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby Road East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby Road East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£136£116
2017£180£150£137
2018£192£152£139
2019£205£166£150
2020£223£167£154
2021£216£189£161
2022£231£223£211
2023£259£218£200
2024£258£232£219
2025£238£219£197
2026£249£232£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby Road East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Derby Road East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.