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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

DE75LL

Station Road

DE75DD

Margaret Avenue

DE75LJ

Station Road

DE75DY

Wade Avenue

DE75DP

Doris Road

DE78FZ

Critchley Street

DE75TB

Station Road

DE75HX

The Ropewalk

DE75EU

Wortley Close

DE75SS

Hornbeam Close

DE78GL

John Street

DE78GP

Blake Street

DE75NG

Orchard Street

DE75DL

Millfield Road

DE74LS

Cavendish Road

DE75NU

Whitworth Road

DE75DE

Vincent Avenue

DE75AX

Westwick Street

DE78GU

Wood Street

DE75LZ

Allison Gardens

DE75NQ

Dale Street

DE75BL

Avonlea Close

DE75NL

Nottingham Road

DE75PY

Larklands

DE75BF

Hillingdon Drive

DE75EF

Lee Crescent

DE75RT

Field Road

DE75NW

Nottingham Road

DE75LW

Rigley Avenue

DE75BX

Furnace Road

DE75RL

Field Road

DE75AF

Charles Close

DE75JN

Lower Chapel Street

DE75RG

Regent Street

DE75EN

Tressall Close

DE75SR

Walnut Close

DE78GQ

Mill Street

DE75PA

St Johns Road

DE75ND

Graham Street

DE75AW

Westwick Street

DE78GB

Critchley Street

DE75RE

Nottingham Road

DE74QT

Scholar Close

DE75NX

Nottingham Road

DE75LT

Farfield Road

DE75AD

Albany Street

DE75TS

Digby Street

DE75EH

Heathfield Avenue

DE75EB

Andrew Avenue

DE75AA

Rupert Street

DE75BD

Nottingham Road

DE75ET

Farm Close

DE75DJ

Millfield Road

DE75PH

St Johns Road

DE75NY

Kensington Street

DE75RH

Oxford Street

DE75PT

Birch Avenue

DE75BQ

Park Road

DE75BY

Bromley Court

DE75RJ

Havelock Street

DE75PJ

Smedley Avenue

DE74NB

Amberley Close

DE78GN

Meadow Street

DE75LQ

Gordon Street

DE75LH

Station Road

DE75PF

Glebe Crescent

DE78GR

Canal Street

DE75DT

Sudbury Avenue

DE75DN

Park Road

DE75TW

Station Road

DE75BG

Brook Street

DE75NE

Graham Street

DE78GH

Mill Street

Data Sources

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