Monks Close, Ilkeston, DE7 5EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE7 5EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	51%	-2.4%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.6%	49%	2.4%	49.0%	0.0%

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 vicinity of DE7 5EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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	28%	24.3%	-3.7%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	58.1%	3.8%	44.2%	13.9%
Separated	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6.8%	8.8%	2.0%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	8.5%	7.7%	-0.8%	6.1%	1.6%

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	40.5%	39.2%	-1.3%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	35%	37.6%	2.6%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	19%	19.9%	0.9%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	5%	3.2%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 5EY this area, 30.5% 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 15.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	30.5%	-0.2%	18.2%	12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	8.9%	-6.5%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	8.2%	-10.2%	13.4%	-5.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	10%	5.2%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	23.8%	10.1%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	13%	15.2%	2.2%	33.8%	-18.6%
Other	4.1%	3.3%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.4%	96.8%	-2.6%	81.4%	15.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.3%	97.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	97.4%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.1%	37.2%	9.9%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Monks Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Close was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Monks Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 24th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DE7 5EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 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) - 5/10 (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 Monks Close are based on 3 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 Monks Close, Ilkeston, DE7 5EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE7 5EY

Average Price
£231,575

Semi-Detached
£238,844

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£224,305

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Monks Close

Average Price
£204,554

Semi-Detached
£227,602

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£193,030

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Monks CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Monks Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£106,000	2003-12-12	£227,602
3 Monks Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2002-08-16	£210,790
3 Monks Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£43,500	1999-10-01	£175,269

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE7 5EY

Employment

DE7 5EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	88
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	2
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Construction	28
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	15
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Larklands Infant School Park Road , DE7 5DR	3out of 4	226 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaucer Infant School Cantelupe Road , DE7 5LN	- not rated	488 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH	- not rated	616 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kensington Junior Academy St John's Road , DE7 5PA	2out of 4	765 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Field House Infant School Lower Whitworth Road , DE7 4LT	- not rated	1,050 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS	2out of 4	1,309 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	2out of 4	1,953 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	3out of 4	2,416 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY	3out of 4	4,692 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ	3out of 4	4,788 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ	- not rated	4,688 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	1,531 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	1,560 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	3out of 4	2,299 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	2,385 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF	3out of 4	5,327 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Finlay's Kitchen	138 Nottingham Road	773 yd
Kitchen HQ	96b Station Road	774 yd
Appletree Catering	Ilkeston Masonic Hall Association Ltd, High Street	785 yd
Old Stables Tea Room	Erewash Museum, High Street	785 yd
Hall Street Deli	47 Nottingham Road	794 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gladstone Lodge	Market Street	825 yd
The Burnt Pig	53 Market Street	850 yd
The Needlemakers Arms	12 Kensington Street	872 yd
The Latch Lifter	75 South Street	886 yd
Dewdrop Inn	Public House, 24 Station Street	903 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sun Wah Chinese Takeaway	169 Park Road	430 yd
Snack Attack	Unit C12, The Ropewalk	612 yd
New Marble Takeaway	3 Park Road	690 yd
Pizza Hut	Unit 3, 27-33 Nottingham Road	794 yd
Oliver's Fish & Chips	63 Station Road	826 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrison's	107 Nottingham Road	796 yd
One Stop Stores Ltd	161 Nottingham Road	814 yd
Farm Foods	Units 7 To 9, Albion Centre, Bath Street	893 yd
Iceland	Unit 1B, Waterside Retail Park, Station Road	912 yd
Marks & Spencer	Unit 2 Waterside Retail Park, Station Road	912 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gordon Street Recreation Ground Gordon Street	grass pitches	588 yd
Chaucer Junior School CRANMER STREET	grass pitches	725 yd
Albion Leisure Centre (Closed) East Street	health and fitness suite	872 yd
Derby College (Ilkeston Campus) (Closed) Field Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	909 yd
Cavendish Sports Centre (Closed) Cavendish Road		922 yd
Snap Fitness (Ilkeston) SOUTH STREET	health and fitness suite	949 yd
Ilkeston Gym WOOD STREET	health and fitness suite	988 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%

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

Overview of DE7 5EY