Newstead Road South is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 8UW is located in the Shipley View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newstead Road South, Ilkeston, DE7 8UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8UU, DE7 8UX, DE7 9HB, DE7 8UA, DE7 9HA, DE7 8UY, DE7 8UT, DE7 8UZ, DE7 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE7 8UW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE7 8UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 30.4% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 51.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 46.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 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.
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 | 19.2% | 20.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 22.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.5% 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% | 97.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newstead Road South was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newstead Road South has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 10th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Newstead Road South, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-01-08 | £166,341 |
| 99 Newstead Road South, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-26 | £148,355 |
| 142 Newstead Road South, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2022-11-03 | £213,366 |
| 158 Newstead Road South, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-08-19 | £206,046 |
| 125 Newstead Road South, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-05-30 | £212,054 |
DE7 8UW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Infant School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 2out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 1,694 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 | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 3out of 4 | 4,935 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 | 1,185 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 2,063 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 | 3,705 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 4,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILKON Cafe | Art Venue, 114 Heanor Road | 384 yd | |
| Smiley's Cafe | Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road | 569 yd | |
| Weleda (UK) Limited | Weleda (Uk) Ltd, Heanor Road | 840 yd | |
| Little Elf's Kitchen | 18 Granby Street | 931 yd | |
| Rolling Smoke | 1 Awsworth Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Cottage Inn | Rutland Cottage, 162 Heanor Road | 318 yd | |
| Dukeries Club | Dukeries, Cotmanhay Road | 807 yd | |
| Trumpet Inn | 132-133 Cotmanhay Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Sixty Six Club | 66 Club, 246 Cotmanhay Road | 1,022 yd | |
| The Manor Bar & Catering Limited | Manners Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Fish Bar | Unit C Opposite 30 To 34, Summerfields Way South | 256 yd | |
| Jilly's | 98 Cotmanhay Road | 832 yd | |
| Marble Chinese Takeaway | 171 Church Street | 832 yd | |
| China Red | 44A Granby Street | 908 yd | |
| Sun Do | 19 Granby Street | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Summerfields Way South | 231 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Manor Road | 569 yd | |
| Asda Express Ilkeston -Heanor Road PFS | 242 Heanor Road | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manners Avenue Playing Field Summerfields Way South | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Curves (Ilkeston) BOOTHS TRADING ESTATE BOOTHS TRADING ESTATE AWSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Victoria Park Leisure Centre MANNERS ROAD | swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Manor Fitness And Squash Club MANNERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,008 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.