Howitt Street is in Heanor and in Amber Valley district. DE75 7AU is located in the Heanor East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howitt Street, Heanor, DE75 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE75 7AQ, DE75 7AY, DE75 7TF, DE75 7AL, DE75 7AT, DE75 7AW, DE75 7BB, DE75 7BD, DE75 7YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE75 7AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 28.8% | 35.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 42% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 10% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 42.6% | 42.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 21.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.4% | 20.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 4.7% | -4.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.7% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 23.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.4% | 96.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howitt Street was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Heanor East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howitt Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Heanor East and the 145th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Howitt Street, Heanor, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-06-17 | £195,277 |
| 33 Howitt Street, Heanor, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-03-30 | £112,859 |
| 26 Howitt Street, Heanor, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-10 | £150,563 |
| 5 Howitt Street, Heanor, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-02-24 | £157,810 |
| 48 Howitt Street, Heanor, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-02-10 | £157,810 |
DE75 7AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laceyfields Academy Laceyfields Road , Langley DE75 7HJ | 2out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery Sedgwick Street , Langley Mill NG16 4DT | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlpool Junior School Claramount Road , DE75 7HS | 2out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlpool Infant School Prospect Road , Marlpool DE75 7NF | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Mill Academy Bailey Brook Crescent , Langley Mill NG16 4FZ | 1out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 691 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 | 4,350 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY | - not rated | 4,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dwelling Place Food Cabin | Mansfield Road Methodist Church Mansfield Road Heanor Derbyshire | 264 yd | |
| Trent Bus Company (Trent Barton Bus Canteen) | Trent Buses Station Road Langley Mill Heanor Derbyshire | 369 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 6 Church Street Heanor Derbyshire | 500 yd | |
| DH Lawrence Cafe | Heanor Antiques Centre 1 - 3 Ilkeston Road Heanor Derbyshire | 601 yd | |
| Royal Breakfast | 26 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Conservative Club | 2 Church Street Heanor Derbyshire | 500 yd | |
| Langley Mill United Cricket Club | Langley Mill United Cricket Club Amber Drive Langley Mill Derbyshire | 687 yd | |
| The King Of Prussia | 4 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire | 695 yd | |
| The Crafty Tap | 33 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire | 756 yd | |
| Inn The Middle | 125 Station Road Langley Mill Heanor Derbyshire | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire | 514 yd | |
| Sergio's Smashburger & Milkshakes | 29 Station Road Langley Mill Heanor Derbyshire | 555 yd | |
| Crest Of The Wave | 35 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire | 758 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4 38 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire | 758 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | 29B Market Place Heanor Derbyshire | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 23 Station Road Langley Mill Heanor Derbyshire | 369 yd | |
| Boyes | 10 Market Street Heanor Derbyshire | 774 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 3A & 3B Heanor Retail Park Heanor Derbyshire | 1,086 yd | |
| Tesco | High Street Heanor Derbyshire | 1,089 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Unit 1 Heanor Retail Park High Street Heanor Derbyshire | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Gregg Vc Leisure Centre HANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Langley Mill United Cricket Club AMBER DRIVE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Heanor Miners Welfare Trust ILKESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Aldercar Recreation Ground ANDREWS DRIVE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Langley Mill Academy BAILEY BROOK CRESCENT | grass pitches | 990 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.