St Mary Street is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 8AB 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 St Mary Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8AD, DE7 5HG, DE7 8AA, DE7 5HF, DE7 8AE, DE7 8AF, DE7 5HE, DE7 5JS, DE7 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE7 8AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 39.5% | 46.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 31.8% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 46.9% | 40.9% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 19% | -17.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 21.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.9% | 94.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary Street was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Mary Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 76th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St Mary Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-22 | £249,245 |
| 16 St Mary Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-11-08 | £130,909 |
| Flat 1 45 St Mary Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-07-16 | £648,220 |
| 11 St Mary Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-06-03 | £184,148 |
| Flat 5 45 St Mary Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £1,283,069 | 2021-10-08 | £1,296,806 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Infant School Cantelupe Road , DE7 5LN | - not rated | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Church View , Allendale DE7 4LF | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | 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 | 248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB | - not rated | 2,260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Choose Smoothie Bar | 1 Bath Street | 163 yd | |
| Show Me Shoes | Units 1 To 3, Albion Centre, Bath Street | 241 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 16, Albion Centre, Bath Street | 241 yd | |
| Subway | 58 Bath Street | 257 yd | |
| Appletree Catering | Ilkeston Masonic Hall Association Ltd, High Street | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | 2 Bath Street | 184 yd | |
| Sir John Warren | Sir John Warren, Market Place | 187 yd | |
| Market Inn & Shakers | 10a Market Place | 196 yd | |
| The Harrow | Market Place | 196 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 6 Market Place | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OhanneS Burger | 25 Bath Street | 161 yd | |
| Greggs | 33-35 Bath Street | 163 yd | |
| Jay's | 65 Bath Street | 261 yd | |
| Fresh Soup & Pasta Bar | 96 Bath Street | 354 yd | |
| USA Express Chicken | 26 South Street | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Units 7 To 9, Albion Centre, Bath Street | 241 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 68-70 Bath Street | 363 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Rutland Street | 761 yd | |
| Morrison's | 107 Nottingham Road | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Leisure Centre (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Ilkeston) SOUTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Rutland Sports Park WEST END DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Victoria Park Leisure Centre MANNERS ROAD | swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Manor Fitness And Squash Club MANNERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 489 yd |
| Chaucer Junior School CRANMER STREET | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Rutland Recreation Ground Track (Closed) West End Drive | athletics tracks | 606 yd |
| Ilkeston Gym WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Ron Brooks Playing Field DERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 697 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.