Lynmouth Drive is in Ilkeston and in Erewash district. DE7 9HN is located in the Shipley View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lynmouth Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 9HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE7 9HY, DE7 9HZ, DE7 9HX, DE7 9HJ, DE7 9HU, DE7 9HE, DE7 9HW, DE7 9HF, DE7 9HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE7 9HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 48.1% | 52.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 47.2% | -4.7% | 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 9HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 29.9% | 32.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 53.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 45.8% | 46.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.8% | 16.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 25.6% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynmouth Drive was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Awsworth Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynmouth Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Awsworth Road and the 87th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lynmouth Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-19 | £220,041 |
| 11 Lynmouth Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2023-08-18 | £214,208 |
| 1 Lynmouth Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2022-05-16 | £296,546 |
| 3 Lynmouth Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-08-16 | £293,469 |
| 8 Lynmouth Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-07-16 | £212,615 |
DE7 9HN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School Beauvale Drive , Cotmanhay DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street , DE7 5JH | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilkeston School: Specialist Arts College King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ormiston Ilkeston Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteem Valley Academy Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley & Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael House School The Field , Shipley DE75 7JH | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 520 yd | |
| ILKON Cafe | Art Venue, 114 Heanor Road | 660 yd | |
| Weleda (UK) Limited | Weleda (Uk) Ltd, Heanor Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Cottage Inn | Rutland Cottage, 162 Heanor Road | 492 yd | |
| Dukeries Club | Dukeries, Cotmanhay Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Fish Bar | Unit C Opposite 30 To 34, Summerfields Way South | 316 yd | |
| Marble Chinese Takeaway | 171 Church Street | 831 yd | |
| Jilly's | 98 Cotmanhay Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Summerfields Way South | 391 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Manor Road | 607 yd | |
| Asda Express Ilkeston -Heanor Road PFS | 242 Heanor Road | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manners Avenue Playing Field Summerfields Way South | grass pitches | 565 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.