Postcode DE7 5BU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ilkeston Town is £40,192 per year. The nearest station is Ilkeston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chaucer Old Park.
Ilkeston Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Ilkeston Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from DE7 5BU.
Ilkeston Town near DE7 5BU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chaucer Old Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chaucer Old Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £237,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £96,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £178,500 |
| Terraced | 43 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Larklands
In the DE7 5BU postcode area, located within Ilkeston Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE7 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 10 Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5NW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | MSNN Convenience Store | 60 South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5QJ | Walking directions to MSNN Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Britchoice | South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5QE | Walking directions to Britchoice |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 107 Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5NN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Ilkeston Store | Bath Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8AH | Walking directions to Ilkeston Store |
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 5BU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.