Woodland Avenue is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 8QA is located in the Cotmanhay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodland Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8TH, DE7 8QE, DE7 8QB, DE7 8QD, DE7 8TY, DE7 8TN, DE7 8QF, DE7 8TL, DE7 8RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE7 8QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 34.4% | 48.7% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 28.7% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.3% | 45.6% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 15.3% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around DE7 8QA this area, 28.4% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 28.4% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 15.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 97.8% | 92.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 92.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Avenue was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodland Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 179th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Woodland Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-13 | £148,800 |
| 8 Woodland Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2018-12-19 | £154,153 |
| 1 Woodland Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2017-10-27 | £163,956 |
| 6 Woodland Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-08-17 | £134,391 |
| 4 Woodland Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2010-04-01 | £174,811 |
DE7 8QA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Infant School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 3out of 4 | 4,339 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 | 1,090 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 3,330 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 | 4,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiley's Cafe | Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road | 391 yd | |
| ILKON Cafe | Art Venue, 114 Heanor Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mallard | The Mallard Public House, Heanor Road | 280 yd | |
| Rutland Cottage Inn | Rutland Cottage, 162 Heanor Road | 707 yd | |
| Trumpet Inn | 132-133 Cotmanhay Road | 962 yd | |
| Sixty Six Club | 66 Club, 246 Cotmanhay Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Chinese Takeaway | 171 Church Street | 132 yd | |
| Cathay Princess | 160 Cotmanhay Road | 898 yd | |
| Ilkeston Kebabs | 119a Cotmanhay Road | 962 yd | |
| Sue's Kitchen | 137 Cotmanhay Road | 962 yd | |
| Jilly's | 98 Cotmanhay Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Manor Road | 387 yd | |
| Asda Express Ilkeston -Heanor Road PFS | 242 Heanor Road | 387 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.