Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE7 5HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.3%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47.1%	48.7%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	20.8%	27.4%	6.6%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	50.3%	-1.2%	44.2%	6.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1%	1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	6.5%	11%	4.5%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	20.2%	9.6%	-10.6%	6.1%	3.5%

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	35.3%	45.4%	10.1%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	28.5%	30.5%	2.0%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	20.8%	19.3%	-1.5%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	11.8%	4.9%	-6.9%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.5%	21.6%	-15.9%	18.2%	3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	11%	-0.4%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	13.4%	-1.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	8.2%	1.7%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	19.9%	10.5%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	18.9%	23.3%	4.4%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	2.8%	-0.1%

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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.5%	96.8%	-2.7%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	99.2%	96.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	96.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.5%	76.7%	6.8%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.8%	37.2%	10.6%
Christian	45.2%	46.2%	-1.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Wharncliffe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharncliffe Road was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Little Hallam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wharncliffe Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Little Hallam and the 87th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DE7 5HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Wharncliffe Road are based on 137 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 Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE7 5HH

Average Price
£377,707

Semi-Detached
£201,059

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£448,366

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wharncliffe Road

Average Price
£214,421

Semi-Detached
£223,404

Terraced
£171,355

Detached
£476,880

Flats/Maisonettes
£104,137

Other
£401,200

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wharncliffe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-07-09	£338,617
30 Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2020-03-18	£493,997
36 Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2019-02-07	£277,874
30A Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2016-01-04	£415,679
40 Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2015-09-04	£379,996

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE7 5HH

Employment

DE7 5HH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE7 5HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	80
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	17
Other	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	16
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chaucer Infant School Cantelupe Road , DE7 5LN	- not rated	780 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH	- not rated	782 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Church View , Allendale DE7 4LF	3out of 4	920 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ	4out of 4	1,256 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Community school	No	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	66 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	2out of 4	1,130 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	3out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	3out of 4	2,117 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	2,119 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	2,341 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	2,350 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
U Choose Smoothie Bar	1 Bath Street	348 yd
Corner Cafe	Market Place	416 yd
Show Me Shoes	Units 1 To 3, Albion Centre, Bath Street	426 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 16, Albion Centre, Bath Street	426 yd
Subway	58 Bath Street	431 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sir John Warren	Sir John Warren, Market Place	298 yd
Rutland Cricket Club (Cricket Pavilion)	Rutland Cricket Club (Cricket Pavilion), West End Drive	308 yd
Market Inn & Shakers	10a Market Place	345 yd
The Harrow	Market Place	345 yd
The Kings Head	6 Market Place	345 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
OhanneS Burger	25 Bath Street	346 yd
Greggs	33-35 Bath Street	348 yd
Jay's	65 Bath Street	424 yd
USA Express Chicken	26 South Street	434 yd
Prime Pizzeria	48 South Street	493 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farm Foods	Units 7 To 9, Albion Centre, Bath Street	426 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	68-70 Bath Street	510 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Rutland Street	891 yd
Morrison's	107 Nottingham Road	989 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue	grass pitches	169 yd
Rutland Sports Park WEST END DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	244 yd
Snap Fitness (Ilkeston) SOUTH STREET	health and fitness suite	367 yd
Albion Leisure Centre (Closed) East Street	health and fitness suite	412 yd
Rutland Recreation Ground Track (Closed) West End Drive	athletics tracks	424 yd
Victoria Park Leisure Centre MANNERS ROAD	swimming pool	506 yd
Manor Fitness And Squash Club MANNERS ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	534 yd
Ron Brooks Playing Field DERBY ROAD	grass pitches	624 yd
Chaucer Junior School CRANMER STREET	grass pitches	683 yd
Ilkeston Gym WOOD STREET	health and fitness suite	785 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	50.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	78.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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