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Derby Road West

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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.

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.