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DE7

ILKESTON

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE7 covers ILKESTON in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £229,631
1yr change ▼ 5.2%
Crime 22% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£229,631

▼ 5.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% below national avg

Crime Rate

63.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

22% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

364 Mbps

Property Prices in DE7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE7 is £229,631, which is 21% below the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE7 cost 20.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE7 have fallen 5.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £326,200 554
Semi-detached £195,669 816
Terraced £147,553 750
Flat £101,355 74
All types £229,631 2337

5-Year Price History

£218K £224K £229K £234K £240K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 63.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE7 has a crime rate well 22% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE7 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Cotmanhay Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Granby Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Hallam Fields Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

130,451

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE7 are 364.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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364.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE7 is collected by Amber Valley. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE7 — ILKESTON

Area Summary

DE7 (ILKESTON) offers affordable property prices (£229,631, 20% below national average), low crime (22% below national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (364 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE7 ILKESTON

What is the average house price in DE7 ILKESTON?
The average house price in DE7 (ILKESTON) is £229,631, based on 2337 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.2% over the past year.
Is DE7 ILKESTON a safe area to live?
Crime in DE7 is significantly below the national average (63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE7 ILKESTON?
The population of DE7 (ILKESTON) is approximately 130,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE7?
The average broadband download speed in DE7 is 364 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE7 ILKESTON?
There are 25 schools in or near DE7. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

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