Postcode DE7 5BF is located in a minor urban area, within the Larklands ward of Erewash in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ilkeston Town area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilkeston Town is £40,192 per year. The nearest station is Ilkeston, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Chaucer Old Park.
Ilkeston Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Ilkeston Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ilkeston Town is £40,192 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from DE7 5BF.
Ilkeston Town near DE7 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ilkeston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Ilkeston | N/A | Walking directions to Ilkeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chaucer Old Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chaucer Old Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Larklands area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £352,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £235,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £176,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 42 | £131,250 | £167 |
| Flats | 7 | £96,500 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192,000 | £67,500 | £123,975 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £67,500 | £130,000 | £84,500 |
| 2018 | £161,750 | £85,000 | £130,000 | £89,475 |
| 2019 | £185,000 | £85,500 | £146,000 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £191,750 | £99,000 | £153,000 | £99,975 |
| 2021 | £213,500 | £91,000 | £150,000 | £110,625 |
| 2022 | £236,000 | £99,000 | £175,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £255,000 | £132,500 | £172,500 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £93,000 | £179,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £239,500 | £96,250 | £185,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £251,500 | £94,500 | £169,000 | £132,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180 | £110 | £138 | £116 |
| 2017 | £187 | £135 | £153 | £106 |
| 2018 | £190 | £146 | £154 | £114 |
| 2019 | £200 | £147 | £166 | £120 |
| 2020 | £232 | £204 | £148 | £127 |
| 2021 | £254 | £146 | £175 | £145 |
| 2022 | £256 | £182 | £206 | £149 |
| 2023 | £281 | £209 | £191 | £168 |
| 2024 | £245 | £163 | £222 | £159 |
| 2025 | £272 | £183 | £212 | £159 |
| 2026 | £374 | £165 | £208 | £163 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE7 5BF.
In the DE7 5BF postcode area, located within Ilkeston Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE7 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tip Top Convenience | 1-3 Green Lane, Ilkeston, DE7 5PP | Walking directions to Tip Top Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 161 Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5NX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 107 Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5NN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 107 Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5NN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 10 Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5NW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Erewash district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE7 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Lambert
Larklands - Elected 4 May 2023
Frank Charles Phillips
Larklands - Elected 4 May 2023
Pam Phillips
Larklands - Elected 4 May 2023
Adam Thompson
Erewash - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE7 5BF records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DE7 5BF in Ilkeston Town is £164,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DE7 5BF, including Kensington Junior Academy, Larklands Infant School (Good) and Field House Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DE7 5BF is Ilkeston, about 1,524 m away.
DE7 5BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erewash covering DE7 5BF is Adam Thompson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Lambert (Labour Party), Frank Charles Phillips (Labour Party) and Pam Phillips (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.