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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Chaucer Old Park.
Ilkeston Town has an average 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 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 5BU.
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
The area around DE7 5BU records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5BU in Ilkeston Town is £164,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DE7 5BU, including Chaucer Infant School, St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and Larklands Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DE7 5BU is Ilkeston, about 1,421 m away.
DE7 5BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,452 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 5BU 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.