South Street is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 5QQ is located in the Little Hallam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8TU, DE7 5QJ, DE7 5QS, DE7 5RB, DE7 5RD, DE7 5QT, DE7 5QY, DE7 5GS, DE7 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE7 5QQ is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 42.4% | 44.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 57.6% | 55.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 5QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 58.3% | 63.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -31.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 9% | 5.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 14.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 41.2% | 44.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 29.2% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 18.4% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.9% | 17.2% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.1% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 22.2% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 31.3% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.5% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 90.3% | 91.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 92% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 1052.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 583.3% higher than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 2nd highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 673.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Latch Lifter South Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-12-18 | £206,500 |
| 67 - 69 South Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-12-19 | £286,061 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Church View , Allendale DE7 4LF | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Infant School Cantelupe Road , DE7 5LN | - not rated | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Infant School Lower Whitworth Road , DE7 4LT | - not rated | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Junior Academy St John's Road , DE7 5PA | 2out of 4 | 953 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 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,799 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty One | Unit 4/5, 65 South Street | 2 yd | |
| Coffee Vida | Coffee Vida, 2 South Street | 110 yd | |
| South Perk Sandwich Bar | 28 South Street | 110 yd | |
| Nene's Kitchen | Unit 3, 15-19 South Street | 110 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | Market Place | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | 73 South Street | 2 yd | |
| The Latch Lifter | 75 South Street | 39 yd | |
| Spanish Bar | 74-76 South Street | 49 yd | |
| The Burnt Pig | 53 Market Street | 76 yd | |
| Bar Vida | 4 South Street | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza Express | 64 South Street | 49 yd | |
| Manor Fish Bar | 72 South Street | 49 yd | |
| Prime Pizzeria | 48 South Street | 51 yd | |
| USA Express Chicken | 26 South Street | 110 yd | |
| New Marble Takeaway | 3 Park Road | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's | 107 Nottingham Road | 446 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Units 7 To 9, Albion Centre, Bath Street | 523 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd | 161 Nottingham Road | 638 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 68-70 Bath Street | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness (Ilkeston) SOUTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Ron Brooks Playing Field DERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Albion Leisure Centre (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Rutland Sports Park WEST END DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Derby College (Ilkeston Campus) (Closed) Field Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| St Thomas Catholic Primary School Church View | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Chaucer Junior School CRANMER STREET | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Rutland Recreation Ground Track (Closed) West End Drive | athletics tracks | 762 yd |
| Cavendish Sports Centre (Closed) Cavendish Road | 766 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.