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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 141 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
141
Deprivation level
7/10
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
73.62(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.64(+99%)
Shoplifting
24.54(+176%)
Public order
20.84(+199%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.54(+82%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Larklands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

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
Detached16£239,500
Flats8£96,250
Semi-Detached37£180,200
Terraced35£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

DE75RQ

Field Road

DE75DA

Park Road

DE75JR

Chapel Street

DE75PN

Green Lane

DE75BL

Avonlea Close

DE75JN

Lower Chapel Street

DE75LX

Gresley Road

DE78GR

Canal Street

DE75EN

Tressall Close

DE75LE

Station Road

DE78GD

Critchley Street

DE75AJ

Nottingham Road

DE75LJ

Station Road

DE75BA

French Street

DE75NX

Nottingham Road

DE75TG

Digby Street

DE75DQ

Park Road

DE75NE

Graham Street

DE75RF

Nottingham Road

DE75BN

Nottingham Road

DE75EW

Chichester Close

DE75HX

The Ropewalk

DE75PW

Greenwood Avenue

DE75PD

St Johns Road

DE78GJ

King Street

DE75BG

Brook Street

DE75DN

Park Road

DE75HT

Cantelupe Road

DE75PY

Larklands

DE75ER

Chambers Avenue

DE75AU

Shaw Street East

DE75NG

Orchard Street

DE75RJ

Havelock Street

DE75BX

Furnace Road

DE75EH

Heathfield Avenue

DE75EY

Monks Close

DE75LP

Rupert Street

DE75NR

Park Drive

DE78GE

Wood Street

DE75LT

Farfield Road

DE75DZ

Andrew Avenue

DE75RW

Field Road

DE75DF

Park Road

DE78GN

Meadow Street

DE75NP

Pedley Street

DE74LT

Lower Whitworth Road

DE75AN

Cavendish Road

DE75EB

Andrew Avenue

DE75LS

Flamstead Road

DE75PE

St James Avenue

DE75SR

Walnut Close

DE75BS

Canning Mews

DE75DY

Wade Avenue

DE75NL

Nottingham Road

DE75PA

St Johns Road

DE75AG

Greenwood Avenue

DE75EF

Lee Crescent

DE75BF

Hillingdon Drive

DE75LR

Alvenor Street

DE78GL

John Street

DE75BZ

Redbridge Close

DE75DX

Oundle Drive

DE75JJ

Chaucer Street

DE75ND

Graham Street

DE75NJ

Grangewood Avenue

DE74LS

Cavendish Road

DE75LG

Station Road

DE75SW

Powtrell Place

DE75TN

Lower Middleton Street

DE75PL

Greenwood Avenue

DE75TS

Digby Street

DE75LZ

Allison Gardens

DE75AA

Rupert Street

DE75BD

Nottingham Road

DE75NU

Whitworth Road

DE75TW

Station Road

DE75BQ

Park Road

DE75EU

Wortley Close

DE75LL

Station Road

DE75PB

Butterton Close

DE75DH

Park Avenue

DE75JH

Cranmer Street

DE75RL

Field Road

DE75DS

Larklands Avenue

DE75DT

Sudbury Avenue

DE75BU

Disraeli Crescent

DE75DB

Amilda Avenue

DE75DJ

Millfield Road

DE75EL

Heathfield Avenue

DE75AF

Charles Close

DE75NT

Percy Street

DE75HU

Cantelupe Road

DE78GP

Blake Street

DE75EA

Sudbury Avenue

DE75EJ

Winchester Crescent

DE75NQ

Dale Street

DE75PJ

Smedley Avenue

DE75TD

Albert Villas

DE74NB

Amberley Close

DE78GH

Mill Street

Data Sources

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