Laneward Close is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 8RH is located in the Shipley View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laneward Close, Ilkeston, DE7 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8TR, DE7 8TQ, DE7 9JG, DE7 9JH, DE7 9JY, DE7 8TL, DE7 9JF, DE7 9JB, DE7 9JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE7 8RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.8% | 37.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 47.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 50% | 44% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 40.5% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 13.9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 27.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.7% | 96.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laneward Close was 193.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Laneward Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 37th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 195.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Laneward Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2024-11-01 | £246,752 |
| 16 Laneward Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-08-20 | £352,811 |
| 10 Laneward Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-08 | £202,247 |
| 15 Laneward Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2023-11-14 | £172,500 |
| 18 Laneward Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-11-26 | £325,837 |
DE7 8RH 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Infant School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 2out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School Mapperley Village , DE7 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 3out of 4 | 4,345 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 | 1,292 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB | - not rated | 4,343 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 | 167 yd | |
| ILKON Cafe | Art Venue, 114 Heanor Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Cottage Inn | Rutland Cottage, 162 Heanor Road | 558 yd | |
| The Mallard | The Mallard Public House, Heanor Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Chinese Takeaway | 171 Church Street | 410 yd | |
| Elite Fish Bar | Unit C Opposite 30 To 34, Summerfields Way South | 816 yd | |
| Jilly's | 98 Cotmanhay Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Manor Road | 350 yd | |
| Asda Express Ilkeston -Heanor Road PFS | 242 Heanor Road | 350 yd | |
| Co-op Food | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Summerfields Way South | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manners Avenue Playing Field Summerfields Way South | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.