Lings Close is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 8WT is located in the Cotmanhay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lings Close, Ilkeston, DE7 8WT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 8WU, DE7 8WG, DE7 8WR, DE7 8WB, DE7 8WW, DE7 8WJ, DE7 8WH, DE7 8RB, DE7 8RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE7 8WT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 53% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 42.6% | 47% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8WT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 32.7% | 43.9% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 27.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 8.3% | -8.8% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 33.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 8WT this area, 34.8% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 34.8% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 36% | 13.5% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lings Close was 234.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% higher than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lings Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 29th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.8%.

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 Lings Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-28 | £150,443 |
| 1 Lings Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-11 | £116,889 |
| 5 Lings Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2017-07-18 | £111,853 |
| 1 Lings Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2017-02-09 | £116,771 |
| 11 Lings Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2011-02-18 | £177,282 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 53 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Infant School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | 2out of 4 | 53 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Awsworth Primary and Nursery School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,237 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 | 425 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 3,935 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 | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumpet Inn | 132-133 Cotmanhay Road | 465 yd | |
| Sixty Six Club | 66 Club, 246 Cotmanhay Road | 493 yd | |
| Dukeries Club | Dukeries, Cotmanhay Road | 921 yd | |
| Rutland Cottage Inn | Rutland Cottage, 162 Heanor Road | 1,006 yd | |
| The Mallard | The Mallard Public House, Heanor Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Princess | 160 Cotmanhay Road | 258 yd | |
| Ilkeston Kebabs | 119a Cotmanhay Road | 465 yd | |
| Sue's Kitchen | 137 Cotmanhay Road | 465 yd | |
| Jilly's | 98 Cotmanhay Road | 671 yd | |
| Marble Chinese Takeaway | 171 Church Street | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Manor Road | 900 yd | |
| Asda Express Ilkeston -Heanor Road PFS | 242 Heanor Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bennerley Fields School STRATFORD STREET | 386 yd | |
| Ormiston Enterprise Academy (Closed) Bennerley Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Cotmanhay Playing Fields Brimington Close | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Booths Playing Fields BOOTHS PLAYING FIELDS BOOTHS PLAYING FIELDS AMSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Ilkeston Football Club AWSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.