Buller Street is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 5AZ is located in the Larklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buller Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 5BD, DE7 5AY, DE7 5BA, DE7 4AL, DE7 4AN, DE7 5AU, DE7 5BB, DE7 4AJ, DE7 4AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE7 5AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.9% | 48.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 40.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 39.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 36.2% | 37.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 40.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5AZ this area, 28.9% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 28.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 87.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 87.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buller Street was 345.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 355.0% higher than the Hallam Fields average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Buller Street has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hallam Fields and the 13th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Buller Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-08-09 | £116,529 |
| 21 Buller Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-04-28 | £84,743 |
| 1 Buller Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-12-13 | £130,289 |
| 9 Buller Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-10-27 | £129,607 |
| 23 Buller Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-07-29 | £85,345 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Junior Academy St John's Road , DE7 5PA | 2out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Infant School Lower Whitworth Road , DE7 4LT | - not rated | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larklands Infant School Park Road , DE7 5DR | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Fields Junior School Longfield Lane , DE7 4DB | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Church View , Allendale DE7 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | 2out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 620 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay's Kitchen | 138 Nottingham Road | 525 yd | |
| Hall Street Deli | 47 Nottingham Road | 733 yd | |
| The Five Rivers Indian Restaurant | 9 - 11 Nottingham Road | 928 yd | |
| Dessert Sensation | 8 Nottingham Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Davy Lamp | The Triangle | 178 yd | |
| Gallows Inn | 374 Nottingham Road | 266 yd | |
| The Needlemakers Arms | 12 Kensington Street | 483 yd | |
| The General Havelock | 35 Stanton Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Palace | 387 Nottingham Road | 111 yd | |
| Jerk Kitchen | 343 Nottingham Road | 113 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 230 Nottingham Road | 154 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 3, 27-33 Nottingham Road | 733 yd | |
| Sun Wah Chinese Takeaway | 169 Park Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station | Nottingham Road | 273 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd | 161 Nottingham Road | 546 yd | |
| Morrison's | 107 Nottingham Road | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Sports Centre (Closed) Cavendish Road | 446 yd | |
| Gallows Inn Playing Fields Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Derby College (Ilkeston Campus) (Closed) Field Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Hallam Fields Junior School LONGFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.