Postcode DE7 5LJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 260.1 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chaucer Old Park.
Ilkeston Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Ilkeston Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from DE7 5LJ.
Ilkeston Town near DE7 5LJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ilkeston | N/A | Walking directions to Ilkeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chaucer Old Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chaucer Old Park |
| 0.1 mi | Wash Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Wash Meadows |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £239,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £96,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £180,200 |
| Terraced | 35 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Larklands
In the DE7 5LJ postcode area, located within Ilkeston Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE7 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heers News & Off Licence | 70 Station Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5LG | Walking directions to Heers News & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Station Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5LF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Station Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5LF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Rutland Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 68-70 Bath Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8FE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.