Henley Way is in West Hallam, Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 6LU 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 Henley Way, West Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 6LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 6NS, DE7 6NA, DE7 6PD, DE7 6NL, DE7 6LW, DE7 6LQ, DE7 6NT, DE7 6NN, DE7 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE7 6LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 25.1% | 26.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 59.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 61.1% | 47.5% | -13.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 39.9% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.2% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 23.3% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 33.6% | -6.4% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.1% | 97.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 97.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henley Way was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Little Hallam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henley Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Little Hallam and the 101st lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Henley Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-05-19 | £275,000 |
| 5 Henley Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-04-07 | £278,342 |
| 22 Henley Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-26 | £330,842 |
| 2 Henley Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-07-03 | £318,435 |
| 11 Henley Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2024-05-03 | £276,164 |
DE7 6LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | - not rated | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill CofE Primary School Beech Lane , West Hallam DE7 6GU | - not rated | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Common CofE Primary School 143 Belper Road , Stanley Common DE7 6FS | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Common Church of England Primary School 143 Belper Road , Stanley Common DE7 6FS | 1out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School Mapperley Village , DE7 6BT | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 2,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic School Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Technology and Sports College Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Nursery School Henley House, Lows Lane , Stanton by Dale DE7 4PP | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael House School The Field , Shipley DE75 7JH | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem Valley Academy Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 4,628 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley & Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 4,628 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 4,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle Kiln | High Lane West | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarths | 3 South Street | 341 yd | |
| Bateman Arms | 66 Belper Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Bunter's | Furnace Road | 341 yd | |
| Raheem Indian | Unit B, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 602 yd | |
| Village Chinese Takeaway | Unit M, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 602 yd | |
| West Hallam Fryer | Unit K, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit, Dales Shopping Centre, The Village | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millhouse Field ETON COURT | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Beech Lane Recreation Ground Beech Lane | grass pitches | 395 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 | 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.