Living in DE7, Erewash
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE7 in Erewash. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Erewash: £217,901, up 2.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE7
59 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £185,000 and a range from £87,926 to £829,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 ST MARY STREET, DE7 8AF | semi-detached | £185,650 | 2026-06-22 |
| 76 LORD HADDON ROAD, DE7 8AX | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 24 QUEENS DRIVE, DE7 5GR | semi-detached | £87,926 | 2026-04-02 |
| 8 WEST END DRIVE, DE7 5GG | detached | £349,500 | 2026-03-26 |
| 4 OAKWELL CRESCENT, DE7 5GX | detached | £422,500 | 2026-02-24 |
| 7 GREGORY STREET, DE7 8AE | terraced | £212,000 | 2026-02-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Field House Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Ladywood Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Kensington Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Dallimore Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
24 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.4% |
| Skilled trades | 15.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
188 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Erewash's figures.
Common questions about DE7
What is the average house price in DE7?
The average sold price in Erewash is £217,901 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE7?
Prices in Erewash are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE7?
The median of 59 recorded sales around central DE7 in the last 2 years is £185,000, ranging from £87,926 to £829,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE7?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE7?
188 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE7 at risk of flooding?
Central DE7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £185,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 188 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE7 safe?
188 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE7 or DE75, DE7 or NG16, DE7 or NG8.
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