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DE7 8DY

Heanor Road

Awsworth Road

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Detailed insights for DE7 8DY

Overview

Postcode DE7 8DY is located in a minor urban area, within the Awsworth Road ward of Erewash in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Shipley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 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 Shipley is £50,754 per year. The nearest station is Ilkeston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wash Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Shipley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shipley has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.9%

Approximately 32.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shipley is £50,754 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from DE7 8DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Shipley near DE7 8DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ilkeston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE7 8DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Ilkeston

N/A

Walking directions to Ilkeston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE7 8DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWash MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Wash Meadows
0.5 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miCotmanhay Linear ParkSmallWalking directions to Cotmanhay Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
6,108.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.91(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-39%)
Public order
4.54(-34%)
Other crime
3.89(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.89(-77%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
364
97.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.6%
Irish
2
0.53%
Chinese
1
0.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.27%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
26.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.94%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.94%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
31.43%
Owns outright
30
21.43%
Other social rented
29
20.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.86%
Social rents from council
17
12.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Awsworth Road

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £225K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Awsworth Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Awsworth Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£237,500£268
Semi-Detached13£205,000£265
Terraced26£145,325£185
Flats1£118,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Awsworth Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Awsworth Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151,475£62,000£107,500£83,000
2017£142,500£54,950£108,250£91,250
2018£153,000£99,000£116,000£96,000
2019£182,500£72,250£116,500£103,500
2020£192,000£94,000£122,500£115,000
2021£194,000£70,000£135,000£118,500
2022£200,000£115,000£161,000£125,000
2023£215,500£110,000£140,000£135,000
2024£222,500£118,500£160,000£146,000
2025£235,000£118,500£195,000£138,750
2026£217,500£177,500£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Awsworth Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Awsworth Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£108£113£100
2017£168£69£129£117
2018£236£142£141£123
2019£175£124£140£128
2020£207£130£133£131
2021£210£119£170£149
2022£282£183£200£160
2023£311£149£161£161
2024£249£189£196£171
2025£254£173£254£184
2026£261£245£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Awsworth Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Awsworth Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE7 8DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE7 8DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 20256, Little Meadow Close, Ilkeston, DE7 8YHTerracedFreehold£157,000
22 Aug 202516, Grey Meadow Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8EXTerracedFreehold£192,000
21 Aug 2025Flat 10, 26, Grey Meadow Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8EXOtherLeasehold£120,000
21 Aug 2025Flat 10, 26, Grey Meadow Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8EXOtherLeasehold£120,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 11, 27, Grey Meadow Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8GFFlatsLeasehold£118,000

Schools

In the DE7 8DY postcode area, located within Shipley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE7 8DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGranby Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryCharlotte Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryChaucer Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE7 8DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE7 8DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop18 Charlotte Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8LJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAldiManor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8EGWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miIlkeston News163 Bath Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8ASWalking directions to Ilkeston News
0.3 miTesco ExtraRutland Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DGWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miSummerfields Way's Co-opSummerfields Way South, Ilkeston, DE7 9JJWalking directions to Summerfields Way's Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Erewash district (2025-26).

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,758
Band C£2,009
Band D£2,260
Band E£2,762
Band F£3,265
Band G£3,767
Band H£4,520

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE7 8DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Dawson

Awsworth Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Josy Hare

Awsworth Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Adam Thompson

Erewash - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictErewashE07000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyErewashE14001228
WardAwsworth RoadE05010604
ParishErewash, unparished areaE43000049
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ShipleyE02006828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Erewash 016BE01019639
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE7 8DY

Is DE7 8DY (Shipley) safe?

The area around DE7 8DY 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DE7 8DY?

The median sale price around DE7 8DY in Shipley is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE7 8DY?

There are 10 schools close to DE7 8DY, including Granby Junior School (Good), Charlotte Nursery and Infant School (Outstanding) and Chaucer Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE7 8DY?

The closest station to DE7 8DY is Ilkeston, about 1,191 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE7 8DY?

DE7 8DY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE7 8DY (Shipley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erewash covering DE7 8DY is Adam Thompson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Dawson (Labour Party) and Josy Hare (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.