Postcode · Ilkeston

DE7 8XW area guide

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

Neighbourhood: Cotmanhay
Council: Erewash
Region: East Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,435 (2024)

DE7 8XWIlkeston

At a glance

What DE7 8XW is like

DE7 8XW 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 1,435 people. 72.4% of households own their home, 20.4% rent privately and 6.7% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 70–74, and 52% 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 8XW compares

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

AffluenceMore

3.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 48.7 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, 31 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
48.7 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 3.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
An older population
26.7% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
05
Mostly owner-occupied
72.4% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

DE7 8XW FAQs

Is DE7 8XW a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 3.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 48.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 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 8XW?

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 8XW safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 48.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around DE7 8XW, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in DE7 8XW?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 70–74, at 7.9% of residents. 72.4% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (43.8%).

Which council covers DE7 8XW?

DE7 8XW is in Erewash.

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

How well connected is DE7 8XW?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 31 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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