Beech Lane is in West Hallam, Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 6GU is located in the West Hallam & Dale Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Lane, West Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 6GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 6LL, DE7 6JY, DE7 6LR, DE7 6LS, DE7 6LJ, DE7 6LN, DE7 6GW, DE7 6LD, DE7 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE7 6GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 51.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 42.8% | 48.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6GU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 23.6% | 22.2% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 61.1% | 9.4% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 12% | 6.6% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 46.3% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 39.7% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 12.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 40.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Lane was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Little Hallam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Little Hallam and the 172nd highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Beech Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-11-12 | £223,684 |
| 10 Beech Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-20 | £295,824 |
| 48 Beech Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-04-13 | £289,907 |
| 32 Beech Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2020-11-30 | £313,082 |
| 38 Beech Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-11-30 | £273,325 |
DE7 6GU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE7 6GU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6GU 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%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scargill CofE (Aided) Primary School Beech Lane , West Hallam DE7 6GU | 2out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Station Road , Stanley DE7 6FB | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Common CofE Primary School 143 Belper Road , Stanley Common DE7 6FS | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School Mapperley Village , DE7 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood Primary School Oliver Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4NH | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | 2out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 3out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 5,066 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 5,432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For thought | Pinnacle Storage, Cat And Fiddle Lane | 922 yd | |
| Bottle Kiln | High Lane West | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarths | 3 South Street | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raheem Indian | Unit B, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 471 yd | |
| Village Chinese Takeaway | Unit M, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 471 yd | |
| West Hallam Fryer | Unit K, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 471 yd | |
| Billy Bunter's | Furnace Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Lane Recreation Ground Beech Lane | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| Millhouse Field ETON COURT | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Stanley Recreation Ground STANLEY VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE STANLEY VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.