Gadsby Close, Ilkeston, DE7 4SB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE7 4SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50%	0.0%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50%	50%	0.0%	49.0%	1.0%

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 area around DE7 4SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	46.4%	42.5%	-3.9%	37.9%	4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	40.2%	38.7%	-1.5%	44.2%	-5.5%
Separated	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	9.3%	11.3%	2.0%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	2.1%	4.3%	2.2%	6.1%	-1.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.5%	47.3%	-4.2%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	37.6%	33.9%	-3.7%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	8.3%	12.6%	4.3%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	2.6%	6.3%	3.7%	4.0%	2.3%

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.

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 19.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.5%	21.6%	5.1%	18.2%	3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	12.6%	-4.9%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	19.5%	0.4%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.4%	3.8%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	17.4%	1.4%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	19.5%	-3.2%	33.8%	-14.3%
Other	4.6%	2.1%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	98.1%	96.7%	-1.4%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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%	92.5%	-4.5%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.9%	4.6%	2.7%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	92.5%	-4.1%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0.8%	5%	4.2%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.4%	76.7%	-1.3%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	65%	37.2%	27.8%
Christian	32.5%	46.2%	-13.7%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Gadsby Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gadsby Close was 128.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% higher than the Hallam Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gadsby Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hallam Fields and the 73rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DE7 4SB, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Gadsby Close are based on 44 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 Gadsby Close, Ilkeston, DE7 4SB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE7 4SB

Average Price
£209,437

Semi-Detached
£225,299

Terraced
£195,993

Detached
£235,258

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gadsby Close

Average Price
£201,833

Semi-Detached
£189,630

Terraced
£202,872

Detached
£271,488

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gadsby CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Gadsby Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-10-31	£230,229
11 Gadsby Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£196,000	2022-12-14	£202,082
10 Gadsby Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2022-11-01	£213,741
19 Gadsby Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-06-29	£178,059
17 Gadsby Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£154,750	2021-01-28	£189,426

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE7 4SB

Employment

DE7 4SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	18
Retired	14
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	23
Transport and storage	17
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hallam Fields Junior School Longfield Lane , DE7 4DB	3out of 4	654 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Field House Infant School Lower Whitworth Road , DE7 4LT	3out of 4	1,221 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Field House Infant School Lower Whitworth Road , DE7 4LT	- not rated	1,236 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kensington Junior School St John's Road , DE7 5PA	- not rated	1,372 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kensington Junior Academy St John's Road , DE7 5PA	3out of 4	1,372 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	- not rated	2,027 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Technology and Sports College Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	- not rated	2,027 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	- not rated	2,027 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	3out of 4	2,419 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Houghton Catholic School Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	- not rated	2,419 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	1,418 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ	- not rated	5,090 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ	- not rated	5,141 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB	- not rated	901 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	3,686 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gateway Nursery School Henley House, Lows Lane , Stanton by Dale DE7 4PP	- not rated	3,737 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkview Sixth Form Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GD	- not rated	4,026 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxwood Foundation School and Technology College Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF	- not rated	4,194 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ilkeston Rugby Club	The Stute, Hallam Fields Road	505 yd
The Davy Lamp	The Triangle	970 yd
Gallows Inn	374 Nottingham Road	1,049 yd
Kirk Hallam Social Club	Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Road	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rosie Lea	Hallam Fields Road	505 yd
Langos Fish and Chips	72 Hallam Fields Road	505 yd
Time 2 Eat	Crompton Road	587 yd
China Palace	387 Nottingham Road	1,033 yd
Jerk Kitchen	343 Nottingham Road	1,041 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Service Station	Nottingham Road		1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Stute THE STUTE THE STUTE HALLAM FIELDS ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	447 yd
Hallam Fields Junior School LONGFIELD LANE	grass pitches	651 yd
Gallows Inn Playing Fields Nottingham Road	grass pitches	824 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	172.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DE7 4SB