Foxton Close, Ilkeston, DE7 9HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE7 9HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	51%	-1.1%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	47.9%	49%	1.1%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 9HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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	33.2%	30.4%	-2.8%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	51.4%	1.4%	44.2%	7.2%
Separated	3.6%	2.2%	-1.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.1%	8.8%	1.7%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	6.1%	7.2%	1.1%	6.1%	1.1%

Health

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	46.6%	44.9%	-1.7%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	33.8%	34.7%	0.9%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	14.5%	10.7%	-3.8%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.1%	6.6%	4.5%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	3%	3.1%	0.1%	1.2%	1.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.8%	18.5%	1.7%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.9%	9%	-12.9%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	14.6%	-0.2%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	8.4%	2.8%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	23%	6.7%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	21.9%	22.5%	0.6%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	100%	98%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	99.6%	94.9%	-4.7%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0%	3%	3.0%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	96.4%	-2.7%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Foxton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxton Close was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Foxton Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DE7 9HL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Foxton Close are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Erewash.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Foxton Close, Ilkeston, DE7 9HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE7 9HL

Average Price
£353,210

Semi-Detached
£378,099

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£344,914

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Foxton Close

Average Price
£335,786

Semi-Detached
£360,302

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£331,700

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Foxton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Foxton Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2025-08-28	£339,649
2 Foxton Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2016-05-23	£309,469
8 Foxton Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£224,000	2014-10-27	£349,368
5 Foxton Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£196,500	2007-02-26	£313,557
5 Foxton Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2002-03-11	£365,806

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE7 9HL

Employment

DE7 9HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	3
Unemployed	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX	3out of 4	983 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ	4out of 4	1,198 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR	3out of 4	1,526 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cotmanhay Infant School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR	2out of 4	1,526 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School Mapperley Village , DE7 6BT	3out of 4	1,993 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS	2out of 4	1,781 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	2out of 4	2,580 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	3out of 4	2,581 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA	3out of 4	4,374 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA	3out of 4	4,528 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,520 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	1,831 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	2,500 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT	- not rated	3,746 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	4,068 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Smiley's Cafe	Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road		527 yd
ILKON Cafe	Art Venue, 114 Heanor Road		830 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rutland Cottage Inn	Rutland Cottage, 162 Heanor Road		622 yd
The Mallard	The Mallard Public House, Heanor Road		1,075 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Elite Fish Bar	Unit C Opposite 30 To 34, Summerfields Way South		466 yd
Marble Chinese Takeaway	171 Church Street		842 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Food	Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Summerfields Way South	556 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Manor Road	659 yd
Asda Express Ilkeston -Heanor Road PFS	242 Heanor Road	659 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manners Avenue Playing Field Summerfields Way South	grass pitches	727 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	51.47 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	51.47 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.02 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE7 9HL