Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE7 4NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	53.1%	-1.2%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	45.7%	46.9%	1.2%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DE7 4NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.3%	22.8%	1.5%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	51.6%	-4.9%	44.2%	7.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.6%	11.4%	1.8%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	12.2%	12.3%	0.1%	6.1%	6.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.2%	41%	4.8%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	31.5%	26.6%	-4.9%	33.6%	-7.0%
Fair health	21.3%	20.7%	-0.6%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	5.5%	7.8%	2.3%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	5.5%	3.9%	-1.6%	1.2%	2.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around DE7 4NJ this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.1%	31.1%	-8.0%	18.2%	12.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	13.7%	-0.2%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	11%	-1.6%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	5%	1.1%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	17.8%	7.8%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	16.9%	2.6%	33.8%	-16.9%
Other	6.1%	4.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.8%	98.8%	0.0%	81.4%	17.4%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.6%	95.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.6%	3.5%	1.9%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	94.6%	-3.0%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	5%	4.6%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
No passport held	21.1%	13.5%	7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Ladywood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladywood Road was 277.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 204.8% higher than the Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Ladywood Road has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale and the 23rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DE7 4NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ladywood Road are based on 150 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Erewash.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE7 4NJ

Average Price
£233,150

Semi-Detached
£217,039

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£281,681

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£280,278

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ladywood Road

Average Price
£231,168

Semi-Detached
£205,071

Terraced
£164,420

Detached
£286,899

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£271,111

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ladywood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
143 Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-08-18	£217,108
137 Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-06-18	£236,409
193 Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-05-29	£222,157
161 Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£146,000	2025-01-17	£144,319
151 Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-10-04	£224,579

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE7 4NJ

Employment

DE7 4NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE7 4NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ladywood Primary School Oliver Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4NH	3out of 4	504 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladywood Primary School Oliver Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4NH	- not rated	504 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School Dallimore Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4GZ	3out of 4	820 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Catholic Primary Church View , Allendale DE7 4LF	- not rated	1,475 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Church View , DE7 4LF	3out of 4	1,475 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	3out of 4	619 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Houghton Catholic School Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	- not rated	619 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	- not rated	802 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Technology and Sports College Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	- not rated	802 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	- not rated	802 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS	- not rated	1,925 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateway Nursery School Henley House, Lows Lane , Stanton by Dale DE7 4PP	- not rated	2,220 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB	- not rated	2,669 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	3,985 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Esteem Valley Academy Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	- not rated	4,006 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Amber Valley & Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	- not rated	4,006 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe	Kirk Hallam Community Centre, 54 Kenilworth Drive		386 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse	Cat And Fiddle, Ladywood Road		1 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Captain Kirk Fish & Chips	141 Ladywood Road	1 yd
Hon Wah	36 Queen Elizabeth Way	507 yd
Sergio's	40A Queen Elizabeth Way	507 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Kirk Hallam-Ladywood Road PFS	141 Ladywood Road		1 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ladywood Primary School LADYWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	411 yd
St John Houghton Catholic Academy ABBOT ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	627 yd
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	804 yd
Dallimore Primary School DALLIMORE ROAD	grass pitches	806 yd
Kirk Hallam Playing Fields Windsor Crescent	grass pitches	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.4%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	3.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE7 4NJ