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Erewash

England / East Midlands / Erewash

About

Erewash is a district in Derbyshire, East Midlands, covering an area of approximately 110 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Ilkeston and Long Eaton, along with several smaller villages. The district is bordered by the River Erewash, which also forms part of the boundary between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The area has a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with industrial heritage and green spaces like Shipley Country Park.

The district is well-connected by road and rail, with the M1 motorway and mainline railway services providing links to nearby cities such as Derby and Nottingham. Erewash has a strong manufacturing history, particularly in textiles and engineering, though its economy has diversified in recent years. The area also features historical landmarks, including the Erewash Museum and the remains of Ilkeston’s former coal mining industry.

Area overview

On average Erewash has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Erewash is £38,609 per year. There are 52 schools in Erewash: 37 primary (3 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Erewash Population
112,906
Population density
1,029.9 per km²

Demographics

British
104,400
92.46%
Other White
2,739
2.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
979
0.87%
Indian
921
0.82%
Irish
532
0.47%
Total population: 112,908

Housing

Owns outright
18,887
37.52%
Owns with a mortgage
16,285
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,518
14.94%
Other social rented
4,623
9.18%
Social rents from council
1,775
3.53%
Total households: 50,336

Property prices in Erewash

Based on 1,341 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Erewash area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £928,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached376£318,500
Flats43£120,000
Semi-Detached594£210,000
Terraced328£160,000

10 years price trend in Erewash

All wards in Erewash

Awsworth Road

Breaston

Cotmanhay

Derby Road East

Derby Road West

Draycott & Risley

Hallam Fields

Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale

Larklands

Little Eaton & Stanley

Little Hallam

Long Eaton Central

Nottingham Road

Ockbrook & Borrowash

Sandiacre

Sawley

Shipley View

West Hallam & Dale Abbey

Wilsthorpe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.