Postcode · Ilkeston

DE7 8SW area guide

Who lives in DE7 8SW, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Cotmanhay
Council: Erewash
Region: East Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,575 (2024)

DE7 8SWIlkeston

At a glance

What DE7 8SW is like

DE7 8SW is a postcode in the Cotmanhay neighbourhood of Erewash. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,575 people. 23.6% of households own their home, 8.2% rent privately and 67.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 5–9, and 39.6% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in DE7 8 sold for a median of £172,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How DE7 8SW compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

10/ 10

Higher than most — 95.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£172,500

Median over 120 sales in DE7 8, +4.6% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 23 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 6 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£37,537

Average a year, before tax — higher than 5% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
95.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
67.6% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
05
Few private renters
Only 8.2% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

DE7 8SW FAQs

Is DE7 8SW a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 95.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 10 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in DE7 8SW?

The median sale price over the last year was £172,500.

Homes in DE7 8 sold for a median of £172,500 across 120 sales in the year to August 2026, +4.6% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is DE7 8SW safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 95.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around DE7 8SW, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 10 of 10.

Who lives in DE7 8SW?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 5–9, at 7.5% of residents. 23.6% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (55.5%).

Which council covers DE7 8SW?

DE7 8SW is in Erewash.

DE7 8SW is in Erewash, in East Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is DE7 8SW?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 23 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Ilkeston Rail Station, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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