Great Northern Close is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 8FN is located in the Awsworth Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Northern Close, Ilkeston, DE7 8FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8JE, DE7 8HU, DE7 8HJ, DE7 8JD, DE7 8JG, DE7 8HX, DE7 8HL, DE7 8LL, DE7 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE7 8FN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 37.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 41% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 41.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 22% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 24.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 12.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 23.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 96% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.9% | 93.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 93.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.6% | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Northern Close was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Northern Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 187th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Great Northern Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-06-19 | £92,210 |
| 18 Great Northern Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2019-06-18 | £79,337 |
| 6 Great Northern Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,950 | 2016-06-17 | £89,408 |
| 4 Great Northern Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2015-10-26 | £89,333 |
| 4 Great Northern Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2015-03-27 | £86,966 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 99 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Infant School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 2out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 872 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 1,258 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 | 3,101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 4,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Smoke | 1 Awsworth Road | 117 yd | |
| Little Elf's Kitchen | 18 Granby Street | 268 yd | |
| The Humble Rutland | 5 Mundy Street | 390 yd | |
| Weleda (UK) Limited | Weleda (Uk) Ltd, Heanor Road | 409 yd | |
| KFC | Rutland Street | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkeston Town Football Club | ITFC, New Manor Ground, Awsworth Road | 255 yd | |
| The Little Acorn | 172 Awsworth Road | 255 yd | |
| Dukeries Club | Dukeries, Cotmanhay Road | 323 yd | |
| The Stanton Cask (Ilson Tap) | 162 Bath Street | 590 yd | |
| Durham Ox | 25 Durham Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Kebabs | 151 Awsworth Road | 255 yd | |
| Sun Do | 19 Granby Street | 268 yd | |
| The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza | 45 Granby Street | 268 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 193-194 Awsworth Road | 293 yd | |
| China Red | 44A Granby Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Rutland Street | 432 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 68-70 Bath Street | 807 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1B, Waterside Retail Park, Station Road | 818 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2 Waterside Retail Park, Station Road | 818 yd | |
| Co-op Food | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Summerfields Way South | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Ilkeston) BOOTHS TRADING ESTATE BOOTHS TRADING ESTATE AWSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Platinum Gym And Fitness BOOTHS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BOOTHS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE AWSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ilkeston) RUTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Ilkeston Football Club AWSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Ilkeston Gym WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Manor Fitness And Squash Club MANNERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 734 yd |
| Manners Avenue Playing Field Summerfields Way South | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Victoria Park Leisure Centre MANNERS ROAD | swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Ormiston Enterprise Academy (Closed) Bennerley Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Booths Playing Fields BOOTHS PLAYING FIELDS BOOTHS PLAYING FIELDS AMSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 927 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 | 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.