Awsworth Road is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 8HX is located in the Awsworth Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8HW, DE7 8DQ, DE7 8JD, DE7 8JE, DE7 8HN, DE7 8FN, DE7 8HU, DE7 8DJ, DE7 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE7 8HX is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 52.9% | 45% | -7.9% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 55% | 7.9% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 | 54.1% | 35.1% | -19.0% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 46.7% | 23.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 6.6% | -9.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.4% | 37.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 40.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 16.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around DE7 8HX this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 32.6% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 14% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 98.2% | 4.7% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Awsworth Road was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.3% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Awsworth Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 14th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 Booths Trading Estate Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2022-01-31 | £1,589,895 |
| 201 Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-10-23 | £252,112 |
| 196 Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,950 | 2007-05-25 | £139,203 |
| 196 Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2006-11-03 | £88,178 |
| 195 Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2003-11-07 | £106,720 |
DE7 8HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Infant School Cantelupe Road , DE7 5LN | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 1,419 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 | 1,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 1,225 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 | 2,938 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY | - not rated | 4,898 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 | 130 yd | |
| Little Elf's Kitchen | 18 Granby Street | 146 yd | |
| The Humble Rutland | 5 Mundy Street | 262 yd | |
| KFC | Rutland Street | 275 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, Rutland Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkeston Town Football Club | ITFC, New Manor Ground, Awsworth Road | 293 yd | |
| The Little Acorn | 172 Awsworth Road | 293 yd | |
| The Stanton Cask (Ilson Tap) | 162 Bath Street | 457 yd | |
| Dukeries Club | Dukeries, Cotmanhay Road | 480 yd | |
| Durham Ox | 25 Durham Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dragon | 193-194 Awsworth Road | 134 yd | |
| Sun Do | 19 Granby Street | 146 yd | |
| The Proper Hand Make Burger & Pizza | 45 Granby Street | 146 yd | |
| China Red | 44A Granby Street | 234 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, Rutland Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Rutland Street | 275 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 68-70 Bath Street | 664 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1B, Waterside Retail Park, Station Road | 687 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2 Waterside Retail Park, Station Road | 687 yd | |
| Co-op Food | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Summerfields Way South | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Ilkeston) BOOTHS TRADING ESTATE BOOTHS TRADING ESTATE AWSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 64 yd |
| Platinum Gym And Fitness BOOTHS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BOOTHS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE AWSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ilkeston) RUTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Ilkeston Gym WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Ilkeston Football Club AWSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Manor Fitness And Squash Club MANNERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 640 yd |
| Victoria Park Leisure Centre MANNERS ROAD | swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Manners Avenue Playing Field Summerfields Way South | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Chaucer Junior School CRANMER STREET | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Gordon Street Recreation Ground Gordon Street | grass pitches | 864 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.