Watson Avenue, Heanor, DE75 7AR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE75 7AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	47.4%	49%	1.6%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23%	24.7%	1.7%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.4%	47.1%	-10.3%	44.2%	2.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	10.6%	16.2%	5.6%	9.1%	7.1%
Widowed	7.5%	10%	2.5%	6.1%	3.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) 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	38.2%	33%	-5.2%	48.4%	-15.4%
Good health	37.9%	35.7%	-2.2%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	16%	22%	6.0%	12.7%	9.3%
Bad health	5.9%	6.7%	0.8%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	2%	2.7%	0.7%	1.2%	1.5%

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.

In the area around DE75 7AR this area, 31.5% 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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	31.5%	0.2%	18.2%	13.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	14.8%	2.7%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	10.9%	-9.5%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.8%	3.3%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	16%	5.1%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	17%	16.3%	-0.7%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	3.8%	2.7%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.4%	99%	1.6%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 100% 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	97.7%	100%	2.3%	83.2%	16.8%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	100%	2.3%	83.2%	16.8%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.1%	76.7%	-4.6%
No passport held	27.9%	13.5%	14.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	56%	46.2%	9.8%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Watson Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watson Avenue was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Heanor East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Watson Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Heanor East and the 106th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DE75 7AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Watson Avenue are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Amber Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Watson Avenue, Heanor, DE75 7AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE75 7AR

Average Price
£268,410

Semi-Detached
£188,443

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£281,738

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watson Avenue

Average Price
£291,506

Semi-Detached
£215,213

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,656

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watson AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Watson Avenue, Heanor, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-02-21	£245,962
12 Watson Avenue, Heanor, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2022-03-31	£283,726
9 Watson Avenue, Heanor, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2021-07-23	£175,397
29 Watson Avenue, Heanor, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2020-08-07	£373,218
31 Watson Avenue, Heanor, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£173,500	2020-02-18	£243,942

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE75 7AR

Employment

DE75 7AR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE75 7AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	17
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	13
Other	11
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mundy CofE Junior School Lockton Avenue , DE75 7EQ	3out of 4	939 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howitt Primary Community School Holmes Street , DE75 7FS	2out of 4	999 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laceyfields Academy Laceyfields Road , Langley DE75 7HJ	2out of 4	1,009 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corfield CofE Infant School Thorpes Road , DE75 7GQ	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langley Mill Academy Bailey Brook Crescent , Langley Mill NG16 4FZ	1out of 4	1,021 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL	3out of 4	1,280 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA	3out of 4	1,628 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA	3out of 4	2,817 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ	1out of 4	4,657 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT	- not rated	550 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	3out of 4	4,594 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	4,687 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY	- not rated	4,917 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	Distance
The Dwelling Place Food Cabin	Mansfield Road Methodist Church Mansfield Road Heanor Derbyshire	159 yd
Crown Inn	6 Church Street Heanor Derbyshire	287 yd
DH Lawrence Cafe	Heanor Antiques Centre 1 - 3 Ilkeston Road Heanor Derbyshire	376 yd
Market Cafe	13 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire	403 yd
Royal Breakfast	26 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire	403 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heanor Conservative Club	2 Church Street Heanor Derbyshire	287 yd
The King Of Prussia	4 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire	403 yd
The Crafty Tap	33 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire	476 yd
The Angry Bee Micropub	1 Godfrey Street Heanor Derbyshire	576 yd
Heanor Labour Club	12 Red Lion Square Heanor Derbyshire	608 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire	255 yd
Crest Of The Wave	35 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire	477 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 4 38 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire	477 yd
UK Chicken & Pizza	29B Market Place Heanor Derbyshire	477 yd
Happy Jacks Shakes N Bakes	Happy Jack's Shakes 'n' Bakes 28 Market Street Heanor Derbyshire	523 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boyes	10 Market Street Heanor Derbyshire	454 yd
Central England Co-operative	23 Station Road Langley Mill Heanor Derbyshire	648 yd
Food Warehouse	Unit 3A & 3B Heanor Retail Park Heanor Derbyshire	742 yd
Tesco	High Street Heanor Derbyshire	747 yd
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd Unit 1 Heanor Retail Park High Street Heanor Derbyshire	747 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
William Gregg Vc Leisure Centre HANDS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	412 yd
Heanor Miners Welfare Trust ILKESTON ROAD	grass pitches	746 yd
The Heanor Town Ground HEANOR TOWN FOOTBALL SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEANOR TOWN FOOTBALL SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB MAYFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	836 yd
Langley Mill United Cricket Club AMBER DRIVE	grass pitches	1,005 yd
Langley Mill Academy BAILEY BROOK CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,016 yd
Lockton Avenue LOCKTON AVENUE	grass pitches	1,055 yd
Howitt Primary Community School HOLMES STREET	grass pitches	1,091 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	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%

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	61.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DE75 7AR