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About

Ilkeston Town is situated in the Borough of Erewash, with its centre located on a ridge above the River Erewash and the Nottingham Canal. The area's layout is defined by its historic market place and surrounding streets, with residential districts extending outwards. Local commerce is centred around the pedestrianised shopping area and the long-established outdoor market, which operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The town's topography provides views across the Erewash Valley towards neighbouring Nottinghamshire.

The area includes several green spaces, such as the grounds of Ilkeston's former Rutland Recreation Ground. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, octagonal St. Mary's Church, constructed in the 14th century. The town's industrial heritage is connected to the former coal mining and ironworking that once operated in the locality. The Erewash Canal, running to the west, forms part of the boundary with Derbyshire.

Area overview

On average Ilkeston Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilkeston Town is £40,192 per year. There are 5 schools in Ilkeston Town: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ilkeston Town is home to around 9,737 people, with a population density of about 3,400.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilkeston Town Population
9,737
Population density
3,400.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.71(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.12(+89%)
Shoplifting
25.37(+186%)
Public order
19.62(+181%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.09(+49%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,004
92.45%
Other White
279
2.86%
Indian
73
0.75%
Other
60
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.5%
Total population: 9,739

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,895
23.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,558
19.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,557
19.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,248
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
975
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 8,068

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,399
30.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,270
27.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,244
27.18%
Other social rented
410
8.96%
Social rents from council
116
2.53%
Total households: 4,577

Property prices in Ilkeston Town

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Ilkeston Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilkeston Town in the 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 Ilkeston Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£239,000
Flats11£94,000
Semi-Detached38£178,500
Terraced56£135,000

10 years median price trend in Ilkeston Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilkeston Town.

All postcodes in Ilkeston Town

DE75GS

Albert Street

DE75LQ

Gordon Street

DE75NY

Kensington Street

DE75RE

Nottingham Road

DE78GG

Mill Street

Data Sources

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