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About

Larklands ward lies in the northern part of the Borough of Erewash, encompassing the residential areas of Larklands and parts of Shipley View. The landscape is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local amenities centred along Nottingham Road. The ward includes several green spaces, such as the playing fields at Larklands Recreation Ground, which serve as focal points for the community.

A notable local feature is the former Bennerley Viaduct, a wrought iron railway structure spanning the Erewash Valley, which has been restored for pedestrian and cycle use. The ward is bordered by the Erewash Canal to the west, providing a linear route for walking and wildlife. Community life is supported by local schools, churches, and the Shipley View Social Club, reflecting the area's established residential character.

Area overview

On average Larklands has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Larklands is £42,618 per year. There are 5 schools in Larklands: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Larklands is home to around 8,639 people, with a population density of about 4,082.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Larklands Population
8,639
Population density
4,082.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.9(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.34(+97%)
Shoplifting
28.36(+226%)
Public order
22.34(+223%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.08(+76%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,043
93.12%
Other White
251
2.91%
Indian
68
0.79%
Other
45
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.41%
Total population: 8,637

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,760
24.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,321
18.63%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,265
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,104
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
902
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,090

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,280
32.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,162
29.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
871
21.92%
Other social rented
427
10.75%
Social rents from council
135
3.4%
Total households: 3,973

Property prices in Larklands

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 in Larklands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Larklands 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 Larklands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£237,000
Flats7£96,500
Semi-Detached44£178,500
Terraced43£130,000

10 years median price trend in Larklands

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

All postcodes in Larklands

DE75PG

Greenwood Avenue

DE75AJ

Nottingham Road

DE75TE

Station Street

DE75DW

Andrew Avenue

DE75NN

Nottingham Road

DE75NS

Park Drive

DE75LR

Alvenor Street

DE75NP

Pedley Street

DE75JR

Chapel Street

DE75ES

Repton Drive

DE75DG

Lime Street

DE75PL

Greenwood Avenue

DE75EY

Monks Close

DE75BH

Julian Close

DE75DF

Park Road

DE75DU

Wade Avenue

DE75JU

Nicholas Close

DE75EE

Mill Lane

DE75EP

Furnace Road

DE75RW

Field Road

DE75BZ

Redbridge Close

DE75NH

Orchard Street

DE75AY

Roberts Street

DE75RR

Field Road

DE75LP

Rupert Street

DE75AU

Shaw Street East

DE75HT

Cantelupe Road

DE75LX

Gresley Road

DE75JH

Cranmer Street

DE75DR

Park Road

DE75LG

Station Road

DE75JQ

King Street

DE75HU

Cantelupe Road

DE75BN

Nottingham Road

DE75JP

Taylor Street

DE75EA

Sudbury Avenue

DE75ED

Heathfield Avenue

DE78GJ

King Street

DE75ER

Chambers Avenue

DE75LS

Flamstead Road

DE75BU

Disraeli Crescent

DE75PN

Green Lane

DE75NJ

Grangewood Avenue

DE75NT

Percy Street

DE75PW

Greenwood Avenue

DE75SW

Powtrell Place

DE75BJ

Brook Street

DE75BA

French Street

DE75LE

Station Road

DE75RQ

Field Road

DE75TN

Lower Middleton Street

DE75FW

Stanton Road

DE75NZ

Kensington Gardens

DE75DA

Park Road

DE75DH

Park Avenue

DE75AH

Ashdale Road

DE75PX

Chalons Close

DE75PB

Butterton Close

DE75DS

Larklands Avenue

DE75BS

Canning Mews

DE75EX

Potters Way

DE75AB

Nottingham Road

DE75BW

Palmerston Road

DE75PP

Green Lane

DE75RF

Nottingham Road

DE75LU

Cantelupe Road

DE75TT

Middleton Street

DE75AE

Albany Street

DE75EW

Chichester Close

DE75PR

Larklands

DE75TG

Digby Street

DE75DZ

Andrew Avenue

DE75LF

Waterside Retail Park

DE75JL

Alvenor Street

DE75LN

Cantelupe Road

DE75JG

Byron Street

DE75JJ

Chaucer Street

DE75DB

Amilda Avenue

DE75AN

Cavendish Road

DE78GD

Critchley Street

DE78GG

Mill Street

DE75SP

Erewash Square

DE75NR

Park Drive

DE75PD

St Johns Road

DE75NF

Hope Street

DE75TF

Wentworth Street

DE75TD

Albert Villas

DE75AZ

Buller Street

DE74LT

Lower Whitworth Road

DE75PU

Larklands

DE75AL

Nottingham Road

DE75PE

St James Avenue

DE75AG

Greenwood Avenue

DE75DQ

Park Road

DE75EL

Heathfield Avenue

DE75DX

Oundle Drive

DE75EJ

Winchester Crescent

DE78GE

Wood Street

DE75BE

Adam Street

DE75EG

Holmefield Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.