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About

Derby Road West ward is situated in the western part of Ilkeston, within the borough of Erewash. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from different periods. It contains local shopping parades providing everyday essentials for the community. The ward is bordered by the railway line to the north and includes several green spaces and recreational grounds used by local residents.

A notable local landmark is the former Rutland Recreation Ground, a significant open space with historical sporting connections. The area is served by several schools and community facilities, including local churches and social clubs. Transport links are provided by Derby Road itself, a major route, and the nearby Ilkeston railway station, offering connections to Nottingham and Derby.

Area overview

On average Derby Road West has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Derby Road West is £50,939 per year. There are 4 schools in Derby Road West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Derby Road West is home to around 6,912 people, with a population density of about 2,823.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Derby Road West Population
6,912
Population density
2,823.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.63(+12%)
Shoplifting
29.51(+240%)
Public order
10.85(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.13(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(-1%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,055
87.59%
Other White
194
2.81%
Indian
170
2.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
78
1.13%
African
58
0.84%
Total population: 6,913

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,658
29.02%
No qualifications
1,144
20.02%
Level 3 (A level)
951
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
834
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,714

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,226
41.32%
Owns with a mortgage
940
31.68%
Other social rented
308
10.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
9.74%
Social rents from council
136
4.58%
Total households: 2,967

Property prices in Derby Road West

Median price£236,500
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £305K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £236,500 (about £255 per square foot) in Derby Road West area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £800,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£388,625£301
Semi-Detached40£234,000£231
Terraced16£169,250£246
Flats2£69,500£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derby Road West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby Road West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£163,500£115,000
2017£260,000£147,000£117,000
2018£294,000£169,995£119,995
2019£285,000£168,000£155,000
2020£266,000£189,950£133,000
2021£300,000£192,000£145,000
2022£335,000£210,000£169,975
2023£300,500£240,000£190,000
2024£337,500£223,500£184,000
2025£363,500£227,500£176,750
2026£297,500£232,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby Road West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby Road West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£152£148
2017£230£167£148
2018£226£174£166
2019£235£186£178
2020£260£197£172
2021£291£207£194
2022£296£240£251
2023£319£263£238
2024£307£243£257
2025£289£240£246
2026£363£214£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby Road West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Derby Road West

Is Derby Road West safe?

Derby Road West records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Derby Road West?

The median sale price in Derby Road West is £236,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Derby Road West?

Derby Road West has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Derby Road West?

Derby Road West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Derby Road West sits around rank 21,007 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Derby Road West?

The average household income in Derby Road West is around £50,939 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Derby Road West?

Derby Road West is represented by 3 elected councillors: Claire Marie Poole (Labour Party), Lewis Newton (Labour Party) and Mick Pace (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Derby Road West

NG104FU

Cheviot Road

NG104GF

College Street

NG104PF

Purbeck Close

NG104PE

Ingleborough Gardens

NG104JT

Pennine Close

NG104DS

Thirlmere Road

NG104DA

Bracken Road

NG104FW

Malvern Gardens

NG104BL

Briar Gate

NG104FR

Curzon Street

NG105NR

St James Court

NG104DH

Briar Gate

NG104DJ

Briar Gate

NG104EE

Grasmere Court

NG104GE

College Street

NG104FD

Breedon Street

NG104FE

Breedon Street

NG104NZ

Porlock Close

NG104FT

Curzon Street

NG104JW

Brecon Close

NG104GZ

Quantock Road

NG104AW

Derby Road

NG104AZ

Trowell Grove

NG104EP

Bostock's Lane

NG104EX

Breedon Street

NG105LF

Balmoral Close

NG104DR

Keswick Court

NG104EU

Breedon Street

NG104BW

Briar Gate

NG104PT

Crowcroft Way

NG103QE

Eaton Grange Drive

NG104DF

Petersgate Close

NG103QF

Paddocks View

NG104PR

Moorlands Close

NG104ER

Derby Road

NG104DX

Bramble Close

NG104GB

William Street

NG105LY

Hollingworth Avenue

NG104FF

Breedon Street

NG104JU

Bredon Close

NG104BN

Briar Gate

NG104EH

Bostock Lane

NG104FS

Curzon Street

NG104EY

Byron Avenue

NG104PS

Spridgeon Close

NG105NG

Briar Avenue

NG104GD

William Street

NG105ND

Bostocks Lane

NG104JS

Brendon Way

NG104BX

Rose Court

NG104DY

Briar Gate

NG103QG

The Plantations

NG104GL

College Street

NG104PZ

Baker Close

NG105NY

Cockayne Close

NG104AA

Wilsthorpe Road

NG104AH

Hillside Drive

NG104BU

Westhorpe Drive

NG104FG

Curzon Street

NG104GA

Canal Street

NG104DW

Briar Gate

NG104DN

Coniston Road

NG104JX

Cotswold Close

NG104NE

College Street

NG104AE

Derby Road

NG104FZ

Quantock Road

NG104PG

Grampian Way

NG104EF

Grasmere Road

NG104EJ

Longmoor Road

NG104EW

Breedon Street

NG104ET

Buttermere Close

NG104BG

Douglas Road

NG104ED

Rydal Avenue

NG104BJ

Derby Road

NG104NY

Mendip Close

NG104PA

Hambleton Close

NG104JY

Mickledon Close

NG104BS

Derby Road

NG105NA

Springfield Avenue

NG104NU

Cairnsmore Close

NG104DU

Windermere Gardens

NG105NF

Orchard Way

NG104BD

Douglas Road

NG104PB

Mytholme Close

NG104BP

Briar Gate

NG104DT

Briar Gate

NG104AJ

Parkside Avenue

NG103QD

Copseside Close

NG104EG

Longmoor Road

NG104DB

Bracken Close

NG103QB

The Chestnuts

NG104WT

Derby Road

NG104FP

Longmoor Road

NG104DL

Windermere Road

NG104FY

Chiltern Gardens

NG104EQ

Berwin Close

NG104NT

Cuillin Close

NG104AY

Trowell Grove

NG104FB

Breedon Street

NG104RS

Hoff Close

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.