Postcode DE7 8DU is located in a minor urban area, within the Awsworth Road ward of Erewash in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ilkeston Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.0 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wash Meadows.
Ilkeston Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Ilkeston Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from DE7 8DU.
Ilkeston Town near DE7 8DU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ilkeston | N/A | Walking directions to Ilkeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wash Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Wash Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Cotmanhay Linear Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotmanhay Linear Park |
| 0.4 mi | Granby Park | Small | Walking directions to Granby Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Awsworth Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £188,500 |
| Detached | 11 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £142,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,500 |
10 year median price trend in Awsworth Road
In the DE7 8DU 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 8DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Station Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5LF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Rutland Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Station Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5LF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Heers News & Off Licence | 70 Station Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5LG | Walking directions to Heers News & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Manor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8EG | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Dawson
Awsworth Road - Elected 4 May 2023
Josy Hare
Awsworth Road - 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.