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DE7 8TL

Heanor Road

Cotmanhay

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Detailed insights for DE7 8TL

Overview

Postcode DE7 8TL is located in a minor urban area, within the Cotmanhay area of Erewash in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Shipley area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shipley is £50,754 per year. The median sale price in Cotmanhay is £166,250 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,000 and £202,250. The nearest station is Ilkeston, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Shipley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,409 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Shipley has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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 35 ft away from DE7 8TL.

Flood risk

No risk

Shipley near DE7 8TL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
1,923.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.66(-31%)
Shoplifting
17.35(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.31(-63%)
Public order
5.52(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-47%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
96.84%
Irish
5
1.75%
Indian
1
0.35%
African
1
0.35%
Roma
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
27.09%
Level 3 (A level)
55
21.91%
No qualifications
41
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
45.3%
Owns outright
43
36.75%
Other social rented
11
9.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.98%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Cotmanhay

Median price: £166,250
Price per sq ft: £195
Sales (last 12 months): 38
Typical range (middle 50%): £138K – £202K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £166,250 (about £195 per square foot) in Cotmanhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cotmanhay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£230,000£278
Semi-Detached15£165,000£192
Terraced15£140,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cotmanhay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cotmanhay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153,000£105,000£71,500
2017£165,000£102,500£79,000
2018£153,000£111,000£87,000
2019£176,750£121,500£96,500
2020£145,000£119,975£92,500
2021£200,000£132,500£115,000
2022£173,000£150,000£130,000
2023£225,000£150,000£135,000
2024£230,500£150,000£142,750
2025£230,000£162,000£140,000
2026£265,000£165,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cotmanhay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cotmanhay.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£123£94
2017£200£114£89
2018£206£130£90
2019£194£123£111
2020£207£147£119
2021£257£153£141
2022£274£179£146
2023£287£162£157
2024£305£178£152
2025£270£192£167
2026£232£194£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cotmanhay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cotmanhay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE7 8TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE7 8TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 2026179, Church Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8QFDetachedFreehold£300,000
16 Jan 2026178, Church Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8QFTerracedFreehold£185,500
13 Oct 20255, Vicarage Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8QNDetachedFreehold£255,000
28 Aug 20254, Vicarage Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8QNDetachedFreehold£225,000
06 May 20259, Vicarage Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8QNDetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the DE7 8TL postcode area, located within Shipley, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DE7 8TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryCotmanhay Junior SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryCotmanhay Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miNot applicableEsteem Valley AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE7 8TL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE7 8TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda Express242 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8TGWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Erewash district.

Band A£1,574
Band B£1,836
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,361
Band E£2,885
Band F£3,410
Band G£3,934
Band H£4,721

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 8TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Price

Cotmanhay - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Adam Thompson

Erewash - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictErewashE07000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyErewashE14001228
WardCotmanhayE05010606
ParishErewash, unparished areaE43000049
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ShipleyE02006828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Erewash 016AE01019638
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE7 8TL

Is DE7 8TL (Shipley) safe?

The area around DE7 8TL records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8TL?

The median sale price around DE7 8TL in Cotmanhay is £166,250 (about £195 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE7 8TL?

There are 6 schools close to DE7 8TL, including Cotmanhay Junior School (Requires improvement), Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Esteem Valley Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DE7 8TL?

DE7 8TL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Erewash covering DE7 8TL is Adam Thompson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Price (Reform UK).