Potters Way is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 5EX 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 Potters Way, Ilkeston, DE7 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 5EY, DE7 5EL, DE7 5EW, DE7 5EH, DE7 5EN, DE7 5ET, DE7 5EU, DE7 5HT, DE7 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE7 5EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 51.7% | 55.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 27% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 45.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 34% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 38.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 20.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5EX this area, 30% 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 30% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 10.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 10.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 17.4% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.6% | 96.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potters Way was 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Potters Way has the 37th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 140th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Potters Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-11-01 | £173,304 |
| 1 Potters Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2015-06-03 | £135,070 |
| 11 Potters Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2007-08-31 | £183,505 |
| 11 Potters Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,950 | 2002-12-19 | £213,834 |
| 9 Potters Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2002-01-18 | £165,333 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DE7 5EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larklands Infant School Park Road , DE7 5DR | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Infant School Cantelupe Road , DE7 5LN | - not rated | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Junior Academy St John's Road , DE7 5PA | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Infant School Lower Whitworth Road , DE7 4LT | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,777 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,741 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 5,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen HQ | 96b Station Road | 697 yd | |
| Appletree Catering | Ilkeston Masonic Hall Association Ltd, High Street | 728 yd | |
| Old Stables Tea Room | Erewash Museum, High Street | 728 yd | |
| Millies Coffee Shop & Tea Rooms | J B Armstrong & Co, Middleton Street | 741 yd | |
| Millies the Restaurant | J B Armstrong & Co Ltd, Middleton Street | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Lodge | Market Street | 792 yd | |
| The Burnt Pig | 53 Market Street | 820 yd | |
| Dewdrop Inn | Public House, 24 Station Street | 847 yd | |
| The Lounge | 2 Bath Street | 859 yd | |
| The Latch Lifter | 75 South Street | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Wah Chinese Takeaway | 169 Park Road | 439 yd | |
| Snack Attack | Unit C12, The Ropewalk | 543 yd | |
| New Marble Takeaway | 3 Park Road | 675 yd | |
| Oliver's Fish & Chips | 63 Station Road | 749 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 3, 27-33 Nottingham Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's | 107 Nottingham Road | 808 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Units 7 To 9, Albion Centre, Bath Street | 830 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1B, Waterside Retail Park, Station Road | 843 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2 Waterside Retail Park, Station Road | 843 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd | 161 Nottingham Road | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Street Recreation Ground Gordon Street | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Chaucer Junior School CRANMER STREET | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Albion Leisure Centre (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Ilkeston) SOUTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Ilkeston Gym WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Derby College (Ilkeston Campus) (Closed) Field Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Cavendish Sports Centre (Closed) Cavendish Road | 959 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Ilkeston) RUTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.